How To Fix 5G081 - You have not made a selection by payroll area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 081

• Message text: You have not made a selection by payroll area

What causes this issue?

You have not made any selection by payroll area, although year-end
reporting should be run for a complete employer.

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?

If you wish to run this program for one entire employer, refer to table
T5G51. All payroll areas with the same combination of tax district
number and tax district indicator are considered to be a single
employer.

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 5G081 - You have not made a selection by payroll area ?

  The SAP error message 5G081 ("You have not made a selection by payroll area") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system expects a selection based on the payroll area, but none has been provided. This can happen in various payroll-related transactions, such as running payroll, generating reports, or executing payroll-related programs.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Area Selection: The most common cause is that the user did not specify a payroll area when executing a payroll-related transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of payroll areas in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain payroll areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify Payroll Area: When prompted, ensure that you select the appropriate payroll area from the available options. This is usually done in the selection screen of the transaction.
  Check Configuration: If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, verify that the payroll areas are correctly defined in the system. This can be done in the customizing settings under:
  
  SPRO > Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll Areas.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the payroll area. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Transaction Variants: If you are using transaction variants, ensure that the variant includes the payroll area selection.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to payroll, such as PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll calculation) or PC00_MXX_CEDT (for payroll results).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5G081 and proceed with your payroll processing tasks.