How To Fix 5M120 - There are several payroll runs with this number in t5m7d.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 120

• Message text: There are several payroll runs with this number in t5m7d.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M120 - There are several payroll runs with this number in t5m7d. ?

  The SAP error message 5M120 indicates that there are multiple payroll runs associated with a specific payroll period in the table T5M7D. This situation typically arises when there are duplicate payroll runs for the same period, which can lead to inconsistencies in payroll processing.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Payroll Runs: The most common cause of this error is that multiple payroll runs have been executed for the same payroll period. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual errors where payroll is run multiple times.
  System errors or issues during the payroll processing.
  Incorrect configuration or settings in the payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Runs:
  
  Use transaction code SE16N or SE11 to access the table T5M7D.
  Query the table for the specific payroll period in question to identify the duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Look for entries with the same payroll run number and period. Note the details of these entries.
  
  
  
  Delete or Adjust Duplicates:
  
  If you find that there are indeed duplicate payroll runs, you may need to delete or adjust the unnecessary entries. This can typically be done through transaction PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll) or through the appropriate payroll processing transaction.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations and that you follow your organization's policies for modifying payroll data.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Again:
  
  After resolving the duplicates, you can attempt to run the payroll process again for the affected period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for any specific guidelines or recommendations regarding this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Area), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and SE16N (Data Browser).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Testing: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 5M120 error and ensure that your payroll processing runs smoothly.