How To Fix 5E300 - Employee not active within adjustment period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5E - Error messages for Spanish infotypes module pools

• Message number: 300

• Message text: Employee not active within adjustment period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E300 - Employee not active within adjustment period ?

  The SAP error message 5E300: Employee not active within adjustment period typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when attempting to make adjustments to an employee's records. This error indicates that the employee in question is not active during the specified adjustment period, which means that the system cannot process the payroll or adjustment for that employee.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Status: The employee may have a status that indicates they are not active (e.g., terminated, on leave, etc.) during the adjustment period.
  Adjustment Period: The adjustment period specified in the payroll run or adjustment request does not align with the employee's active employment dates.
  Date Configuration: The dates set for the payroll run or adjustment may not cover the period when the employee was active.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the employee's master data, such as incorrect employment dates or status.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employee's status in the system. If the employee is inactive, you may need to reactivate them or adjust the payroll for the correct period.
  Review Adjustment Period: Ensure that the adjustment period you are trying to process includes dates when the employee was active. If necessary, adjust the period to include active dates.
  Correct Master Data: Review and correct any discrepancies in the employee's master data, such as employment start and end dates.
  Consult Payroll Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP payroll configuration team to ensure that the payroll settings and rules are correctly defined for the employee's status.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (like PA20 for displaying employee data or PA30 for maintaining employee data) to check and update the employee's information.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and employee status management.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.