How To Fix 5G317 - No record in table Payroll Areas (T549A)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 317

• Message text: No record in table Payroll Areas (T549A)

What causes this issue?

There is no record in table Payroll Areas<ZK> </>(T549A) 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 T549A. Alternatively, consult your system
administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G317 - No record in table Payroll Areas (T549A) ?

  The SAP error message 5G317 indicates that there is "No record in table Payroll Areas (T549A)." This error typically occurs when the system is trying to access payroll area data that does not exist in the specified table. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Area Configuration: The payroll area you are trying to access has not been defined in the T549A table. This can happen if the payroll area was never created or if it was deleted.
  Incorrect Payroll Area Assignment: The employee or organizational unit may be assigned to a payroll area that does not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the payroll area was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in the payroll area not being created properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll Area > Define Payroll Areas.
  Verify if the payroll area in question exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create a New Payroll Area:
  
  If the payroll area is missing, you can create a new entry in the T549A table.
  Ensure that you fill in all required fields correctly, including the payroll area key, description, and any other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to check the employee master data.
  Ensure that the payroll area assigned to the employee is valid and exists in the T549A table.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the payroll area was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that the transport request was released and imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T549A: This table contains the configuration for payroll areas. Each payroll area is defined with specific attributes that determine how payroll is processed for employees assigned to that area.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  PA20/PA30: Access employee master data to check payroll area assignments.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to payroll area configuration or errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5G317 and ensure that the payroll areas are correctly configured in your SAP system.