How To Fix 5F172 - No payroll result

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 172

• Message text: No payroll result

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F172 - No payroll result ?

  The SAP error message 5F172 "No payroll result" typically indicates that the system could not find any payroll results for the employee in question for the specified period. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  No Payroll Run Executed: The most common reason is that a payroll run has not been executed for the employee for the specified period.
  Incorrect Period: The period for which you are trying to access the payroll results may not be valid or may not correspond to a completed payroll run.
  Data Not Processed: There may be issues with the employee's data that prevented the payroll from being processed correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view payroll results.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues or inconsistencies in the payroll processing that need to be addressed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payroll Run: Verify if a payroll run has been executed for the employee for the specified period. You can do this by checking the payroll logs or using transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC or PC00_MXX_CEDT.
  Review Period: Ensure that you are looking at the correct period. Check the payroll period settings and confirm that the employee was active during that time.
  Check Employee Data: Review the employee's master data and infotypes to ensure that all necessary information is complete and correct. Look for any missing or incorrect entries that could affect payroll processing.
  Run Payroll Again: If the payroll run was not executed, you may need to run it again for the relevant period.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access payroll results. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required access.
  Consult Technical Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP technical support team to investigate any underlying technical issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PC00_MXX_CALC: For executing payroll.
  PC00_MXX_CEDT: For displaying payroll results.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to payroll processing.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for payroll processing to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.