How To Fix 5J422 - No payroll period for & & (Payroll subunit : &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 422

• Message text: No payroll period for & & (Payroll subunit : &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5J422 - No payroll period for & & (Payroll subunit : &) ?

  The SAP error message 5J422 "No payroll period for & & (Payroll subunit : &)" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system cannot find a valid payroll period for the specified employee or payroll subunit. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Payroll Period: The payroll period for the specified employee or payroll subunit may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a payroll period.
  Employee Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may not be correctly maintained, which can affect payroll processing.
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up or may be in a status that does not allow payroll processing.
  Time Evaluation Issues: If time evaluation is not processed correctly, it may lead to missing payroll periods.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payroll Periods: Verify that the payroll periods are correctly defined for the relevant payroll area and subunit. You can do this by navigating to the payroll area configuration in the SAP system.
  Review Payroll Control Record: Ensure that the payroll control record is set up correctly and is in the appropriate status for processing payroll.
  Maintain Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that all necessary information is correctly entered, including the payroll area and subunit.
  Run Time Evaluation: If applicable, ensure that time evaluation has been run successfully for the employee, as this can impact payroll processing.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific configuration steps related to payroll periods and control records.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and PE03 (Maintain Payroll Control Record) to check and maintain the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to payroll processing and error messages.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.