How To Fix 5C869 - Payroll is not yet complete for payroll area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 869

• Message text: Payroll is not yet complete for payroll area &1

What causes this issue?

The control record of payroll area &V1& is not set to 'Exit payroll'.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you nevertheless transfer the payroll postings to the PF account,
inconsistencies may arise if employees leave with retroactive effect
and are then not included in a subsequent payroll run for the period
that is still open. Postings that have already been transferred to the
account are not reversed, and must be removed manually. You should only
start the posting transfer process before the payroll has finished in
exceptional circumstances, such as when a final payroll must be run for
an insured person who has decided to leave.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C869 - Payroll is not yet complete for payroll area &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5C869 indicates that the payroll process for a specific payroll area has not been completed. This error typically arises when you attempt to execute a function that requires the payroll to be finalized, such as running reports or processing payments, but the payroll for that area is still in progress or has not been executed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incomplete Payroll Run: The payroll process for the specified payroll area has not been completed. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The payroll run has not been executed for the current period.
  The payroll run was terminated or failed due to errors.
  The payroll run is still in progress.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area specified in the error message may not be the one you intended to process, or it may not have been set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Complete the Payroll Run:
  
  Navigate to the payroll processing transaction (e.g., PC00_MXX_CALC for payroll calculation).
  Ensure that the payroll run for the specified payroll area is executed and completed successfully.
  Check for any errors during the payroll run and resolve them.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Status:
  
  Use transaction PE51 or PC00_MXX_CEDT to check the status of the payroll run for the specific payroll area.
  Ensure that all necessary steps in the payroll process have been completed, including any retroactive accounting or adjustments.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Review the payroll logs for any warnings or errors that may indicate why the payroll run was not completed.
  Address any issues found in the logs.
  
  
  
  Consult with Payroll Administrator:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, consult with your payroll administrator or SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for payroll processing, such as:
  
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll calculation
  PC00_MXX_CEDT: Payroll results
  PE51: Payroll schema
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on payroll processing and error handling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to payroll processing and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5C869 and complete the payroll process for the specified payroll area.