How To Fix 5M602 - The file has already been sent to PBS. Run RPCPEXM0 first

5M602 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 602

• Message text: The file has already been sent to PBS. Run RPCPEXM0 first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M602 - The file has already been sent to PBS. Run RPCPEXM0 first ?

  The SAP error message 5M602 indicates that a file has already been sent to the Payroll Bureau Service (PBS) and that you need to run the report RPCPEXM0 before you can proceed with further actions related to that file. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with external payroll systems or services.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to send a payroll file to PBS that has already been processed or sent.
  The system is designed to prevent duplicate submissions to ensure data integrity and compliance with payroll processing rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Run Report RPCPEXM0:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SE38 or SA38.
  Enter the report name RPCPEXM0 and execute it.
  This report is used to reset the status of the payroll file, allowing you to reprocess or resend it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check the Status of the File:
  
  After running the report, check the status of the payroll