How To Fix 5E377 - No payroll constant &2 in view &1 for date &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 377

• Message text: No payroll constant &2 in view &1 for date &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5E377 - No payroll constant &2 in view &1 for date &3 ?

  The SAP error message 5E377 indicates that there is a missing payroll constant in the specified view for a given date. This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system cannot find a required constant that is necessary for the calculation of payroll results.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Constant: The payroll constant referenced in the error message is not defined in the system for the specified date.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll constants may not have been properly configured or maintained in the system.
  Date Issues: The date specified in the error may fall outside the range of valid dates for the payroll constants.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the constants may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Constants:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and check the view mentioned in the error message (view &1).
  Ensure that the payroll constant (&2) is defined for the date (&3) in question.
  
  
  
  Maintain Payroll Constants:
  
  If the constant is missing, you may need to create or maintain it using transaction code PC00_MXX_CWTR (where MXX is your country code).
  Navigate to the relevant section for maintaining payroll constants and add the necessary constant.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the payroll area to ensure that all necessary constants are defined and valid for the payroll period you are processing.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Ensure that the constants have valid start and end dates that encompass the date specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll constants for your specific country version to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM30/SM31: For maintaining views.
  PC00_MXX_CWTR: For payroll processing.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP payroll expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5E377 and ensure that the payroll processing can continue without issues.