How To Fix 5F191 - Please enter a date from which the payroll is run.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Please enter a date from which the payroll is run.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F191 - Please enter a date from which the payroll is run. ?

  The SAP error message 5F191 ("Please enter a date from which the payroll is run") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system requires a valid date to initiate the payroll run, but the date provided is either missing, incorrect, or not within the acceptable range.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date: The date field for the payroll run is empty or not filled in.
  Invalid Date: The date entered is not in the correct format or is not a valid date (e.g., a future date or a date that does not correspond to a valid payroll period).
  Incorrect Payroll Period: The date entered does not fall within the defined payroll periods in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings that prevent the system from recognizing the date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Valid Date: Ensure that you enter a valid date from which the payroll should be processed. This date should typically be the last day of the payroll period or the first day of the new payroll period, depending on your organization's payroll configuration.
  Check Date Format: Make sure that the date is entered in the correct format as required by your SAP system (e.g., DD.MM.YYYY).
  Verify Payroll Periods: Check the payroll calendar and ensure that the date falls within an active payroll period. You can do this by navigating to the payroll configuration settings.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the payroll configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking the payroll schema, rules, and any related settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for payroll processing to ensure compliance with the required procedures.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes related to payroll processing, such as PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll calculation) or PA03 (for maintaining payroll areas).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to run payroll processes in SAP.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5F191 and successfully initiate the payroll run.