How To Fix 5J211 - Payday is deplicate, & and & . You can not start payroll.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Payday is deplicate, & and & . You can not start payroll.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5J211 - Payday is deplicate, & and & . You can not start payroll. ?

  The SAP error message "5J211 Payday is duplicate, & and &. You cannot start payroll." typically indicates that there is a conflict with the payroll processing dates in the system. This error occurs when the system detects that there are multiple payroll runs scheduled for the same payday, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Payroll Periods: The most common cause is that there are two or more payroll runs scheduled for the same period or payday.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the payroll settings or master data that leads to overlapping payroll periods.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors in the payroll processing dates or periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Periods: Review the payroll periods in the system to identify any duplicates. You can do this by navigating to the payroll control record (transaction code: PA03) and checking the payroll periods defined for the relevant payroll area.
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Control Record: If you find duplicate entries, you may need to adjust the payroll control record to ensure that only one payroll run is scheduled for each payday.
  
  
  Delete or Modify Duplicate Entries: If there are duplicate payroll runs, you may need to delete or modify one of them to resolve the conflict.
  
  
  Consult with Payroll Administrator: If you are unsure about making changes, consult with your payroll administrator or SAP support team to ensure that the changes do not affect other payroll processes.
  
  
  Check for Open Payroll Runs: Ensure that there are no open payroll runs that might be causing the conflict. You can check this in the payroll log or through transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll).
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Control Record), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Results).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to payroll processing for your specific country version, as there may be specific configurations or settings that need to be addressed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the "5J211" error message in SAP.