How To Fix 5O660 - System did not find 12 payroll periods; periods evaluated: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5O - Notifications in the Master Data Area (Austria)

• Message number: 660

• Message text: System did not find 12 payroll periods; periods evaluated: &

What causes this issue?

In the table <ZH>Payment Attributes for Subapplications</> (T5A9B), you
have entered wage types as default values. The system selects these
over 12 months. However, for the employee(s) &V1&, only the payroll
result(s) were available.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O660 - System did not find 12 payroll periods; periods evaluated: & ?

  The SAP error message 5O660 indicates that the system could not find the specified number of payroll periods during a payroll run. This error typically arises when the payroll process is unable to locate the necessary payroll periods for the evaluation of employee data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Periods: The most common cause is that the payroll periods for the specified time frame have not been defined or are missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the payroll schema or the payroll area settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the employee master data or payroll data that prevent the system from recognizing the payroll periods.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Periods: Verify that the payroll periods for the relevant payroll area are correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the payroll area configuration in the SAP system.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO ? Personnel Management ? Payroll ? Payroll Control ? Define Payroll Periods.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Area Configuration: Ensure that the payroll area settings are correctly configured and that the periods are active for the specified time frame.
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: If applicable, run a payroll simulation to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is with specific employees or the entire payroll area.
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee master data to ensure that all necessary information is complete and correct. Look for any missing or incorrect entries that could affect payroll processing.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the payroll run has the necessary authorizations to access the payroll periods.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to payroll processing for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Areas), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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 identify and resolve the issue related to the error message 5O660 in SAP.