How To Fix 5M170 - All of the required payroll periods have not been generated in T549Q.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 170

• Message text: All of the required payroll periods have not been generated in T549Q.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M170 - All of the required payroll periods have not been generated in T549Q. ?

  The SAP error message 5M170 indicates that not all required payroll periods have been generated in the table T549Q. This error typically occurs during the payroll processing when the system expects certain payroll periods to be available but finds that they are missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Periods: The primary cause of this error is that the payroll periods for the specified employee or group of employees have not been generated in the T549Q table.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the payroll control record.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry in the employee master data or payroll control records can lead to this issue.
  Time Evaluation Issues: If time evaluation has not been run or has errors, it may prevent the generation of payroll periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Generate Missing Payroll Periods:
  
  Use the transaction code PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll driver) to run the payroll for the required periods.
  Ensure that the payroll control record is set correctly and that the payroll period is open for processing.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Control Record:
  
  Go to the transaction PA03 and check the payroll control record for the relevant personnel area and employee group. Ensure that the payroll period is open and that the control record is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Run Time Evaluation:
  
  If applicable, run the time evaluation using transaction PT60 to ensure that all time data is processed correctly, which may help in generating the required payroll periods.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the payroll schema to ensure that they are set up correctly for the generation of payroll periods.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  Review any error logs or messages that may provide additional context on why the payroll periods were not generated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for your specific country version, as there may be specific steps or considerations based on local regulations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  T549Q Table: This table contains the payroll periods that have been generated for employees. You can view this table to see which periods are missing.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Control Record), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Processing), and PT60 (Time Evaluation).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes available.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in payroll processing.