How To Fix 5J210 - Employee was not selected.You can not start payroll.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5J - Error messages HR Master Data Japan

• Message number: 210

• Message text: Employee was not selected.You can not start payroll.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5J210 - Employee was not selected.You can not start payroll. ?

  The SAP error message 5J210: Employee was not selected. You cannot start payroll typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HCM (Human Capital Management). This error indicates that the system could not find any employees eligible for payroll processing based on the criteria specified.
  Causes:
  
  Employee Status: The employee may not be active or may have a status that prevents payroll processing (e.g., terminated, inactive).
  Payroll Area: The employee may not belong to the payroll area that is being processed.
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up correctly or may not include the employee.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to run the payroll may not include the employee (e.g., incorrect date range).
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data for the employee, such as absence records or infotypes that are required for payroll processing.
  Time Evaluation: If time evaluation is required before payroll, ensure that it has been executed successfully for the employee.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify that the employee is active and eligible for payroll processing. You can check the employee's status in the infotype 0000 (Actions) and 0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  Verify Payroll Area: Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area. This can be checked in infotype 0001.
  Review Payroll Control Record: Check the payroll control record (transaction code: PC00_MXX_CALC) to ensure that it is open for the relevant payroll period and includes the employee.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Review the selection criteria used for payroll processing to ensure that it includes the employee. You may need to adjust the date range or other parameters.
  Check Master Data: Review the employee's master data for any missing or incorrect information that may affect payroll processing. Ensure that all necessary infotypes are correctly filled out.
  Run Time Evaluation: If applicable, ensure that time evaluation has been run successfully for the employee before attempting to process payroll.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on payroll processing and troubleshooting.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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 identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.