How To Fix 5K226 - Status for Payroll Area &1 is not set to EXIT. No form generated.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Status for Payroll Area &1 is not set to EXIT. No form generated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K226 - Status for Payroll Area &1 is not set to EXIT. No form generated. ?

  The SAP error message 5K226 indicates that the payroll area specified is not set to "EXIT," which prevents the generation of the payroll form. This error typically occurs during the payroll processing phase when the system attempts to generate payroll results or reports.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the payroll area configuration in the system is not set correctly. Specifically, the payroll area must be configured to allow for the generation of payroll forms, and if it is not set to "EXIT," the system will not proceed with generating the required forms.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SPRO (Customizing).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll Area.
  Check the settings for the payroll area in question. Ensure that the payroll area is correctly configured and that the status is set to "EXIT."
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Area Settings:
  
  If the payroll area is not set to "EXIT," you may need to change the configuration. This typically involves setting the payroll area to allow for the generation of forms.
  Make sure that the payroll area is active and that all necessary parameters are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Processing Steps:
  
  Ensure that all previous payroll processing steps have been completed successfully. Sometimes, if there are issues in earlier steps, it can affect the generation of forms.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payroll process has the necessary authorizations to generate payroll forms.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring payroll areas and generating payroll forms.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to see if the error persists. If the forms are generated successfully, the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  PA03: Maintain payroll area.
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll calculation.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to payroll processing and form generation.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5K226 and successfully generate the payroll forms.