How To Fix 5D134 - Payroll result cannot be read: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Payroll result cannot be read: &

What causes this issue?

Payroll result &v1& could not be read. The function call for importing
the payroll result delivered a return code other than '0'. This
indicates that this payroll result is incorrect.

System Response

If a payroll result is missing in the notification period, DEUEV
notifications cannot be created correctly for this personnel number.
Therefore, this personnel number is rejected. No more notifications are
created.

How to fix this error?

Check the above payroll result. If the error first occurs after your
payroll results have been reorganized (and then occurs for a whole
series of personnel numbers), you may need to rebuild the payroll
results cluster.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D134 - Payroll result cannot be read: & ?

  The SAP error message 5D134, which states "Payroll result cannot be read: &," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve the payroll result for a specific employee or payroll period.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Payroll Results: The payroll results for the specified employee or period may not have been generated or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Employee or Period: The employee number or payroll period specified in the transaction may be incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll results.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the payroll processing that prevent the results from being read.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database corruption or problems with the payroll processing program.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payroll Results: Verify if the payroll results for the employee and the specified period exist. You can do this by navigating to the relevant payroll results transaction (e.g., PC_PAYRESULT).
  Re-run Payroll: If the payroll results are missing, you may need to re-run the payroll for the affected period to generate the results.
  Verify Employee and Period: Ensure that the employee number and payroll period entered are correct.
  Check Authorizations: Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access payroll results. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Consult Technical Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP technical support team to investigate any potential database or program issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PC_PAYRESULT (to view payroll results) and PA20/PA30 (to view employee master data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to payroll processing and error messages.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and error handling for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.