How To Fix 5M124 - Payroll run has already made a forced payment.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Payroll run has already made a forced payment.

What causes this issue?

You have tried to start a payroll run in test mode or payment mode,
even though it is already in forced payment status. You cannot do this.

System Response

The system does not let you start the payroll run.

How to fix this error?

Continue in forced mode. If you do not want to do this, you must create
a new payroll run.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M124 - Payroll run has already made a forced payment. ?

  The SAP error message 5M124, which states "Payroll run has already made a forced payment," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there is an attempt to process a payment for an employee who has already received a forced payment in a previous payroll run. This can happen due to various reasons, such as duplicate entries, incorrect payroll run configurations, or issues with the employee's payroll data.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Payroll Runs: The payroll run may have been executed multiple times for the same period, leading to forced payments being processed more than once.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the payroll configuration settings that allow forced payments to be processed incorrectly.
  Manual Adjustments: Manual adjustments or corrections made to payroll data after a forced payment has already been processed can lead to this error.
  Data Integrity Issues: Problems with employee master data or payroll results can also trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Runs: Review the payroll runs for the employee in question to ensure that a forced payment has not already been processed. You can do this by checking the payroll results in the relevant infotypes.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the payroll configuration settings are correct and that there are no issues that would allow forced payments to be processed incorrectly.
  Correct Data: If there are any manual adjustments or corrections that need to be made, ensure they are done correctly and that they do not conflict with existing payroll results.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and forced payments for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They may be able to provide insights based on the specific configuration and setup of your SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Area), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Results).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to payroll processing and forced payments that may provide additional context or solutions.
  Testing: If changes are made to the payroll configuration or data, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.