How To Fix 5G305 - No record in table Payroll Period (T549Q)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 305

• Message text: No record in table Payroll Period (T549Q)

What causes this issue?

There is no record in table <ZK>Payroll Period </>(T549Q) for the
parameters you have chosen.

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?

Check your chosen parameters and table configuration, and if necessary,
maintain the data in table T549Q. Alternatively, consult your system
administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G305 - No record in table Payroll Period (T549Q) ?

  The SAP error message 5G305 indicates that there is "No record in table Payroll Period (T549Q)." This error typically occurs when the system is trying to access payroll period data that does not exist in the specified table. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Period Configuration: The payroll period for the specified personnel area or payroll area has not been defined in the T549Q table.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area being referenced may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the employee's data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the payroll periods may not have been transferred correctly.
  Customizations or Modifications: Custom developments or modifications in the payroll process may lead to discrepancies in the payroll period configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Period Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll: General Settings > Define Payroll Periods.
  Ensure that the payroll periods are defined for the relevant payroll area and personnel area.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to check the employee's master data.
  Ensure that the payroll area assigned to the employee is correct and corresponds to the defined payroll periods.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If the system has undergone a data migration, verify that the payroll periods were included in the migration process.
  If necessary, re-import or manually create the missing payroll periods.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements that interact with payroll processing, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T549Q: This table contains the configuration for payroll periods. It is essential for payroll processing and must be correctly populated for the system to function properly.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  PA20/PA30: Access employee master data for verification.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message 5G305 in SAP.