How To Fix 5D823 - Payroll status could not be determined

5D823 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 823

• Message text: Payroll status could not be determined

What causes this issue?

No infotype 0003 (Payroll Status) record was found. Therefore, no
special rule E validity check took place.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D823 - Payroll status could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message 5D823 ("Payroll status could not be determined") 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 determine the payroll status for an employee, which can prevent payroll processing from proceeding.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The employee's master data or payroll data may be incomplete or missing. This can include missing infotypes (e.g., infotype 0000 for actions, infotype 0001 for organizational assignment, or infotype 0008 for basic pay).
  
  
  Incorrect Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up correctly for the period in question. This includes the status of the payroll run (e.g., whether it is open or closed).
  
  
  Employee Not Assigned to a Payroll Area: The employee may not be assigned to a valid payroll area, or the payroll area may not be configured correctly.
  
  
  Issues with Payroll Schema: There may