How To Fix 5O661 - Check the 'Run Payroll To' date field in infotype 3: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 661

• Message text: Check the 'Run Payroll To' date field in infotype 3: &

What causes this issue?

You have recorded the number of calendar days for holiday pay/leave
compensation in <ZH>Specification When Leaving</> infotype 0527. This
may cause a change in <ZH>Payroll Status</> infotype 0003. The field
<ZH>Payroll until</> may have been extended by the above-mentioned
number of calendar days.

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

<ZH>Case 1</>: The field <ZH>Payroll until</> was blank (no date).
If the end of the extension for the obligatory insurance went beyond
the end of the month of leaving, the system stored the end of the
extention in the field <ZH>Payroll until</>. .
<ZH>Case 2</>: The field <ZH>Payroll until</> already contained a date.
If the end of the extention of the obligatory insurance was later than
the end of the leaving period or went beyond the date stored in the
field <ZH>Payroll until</>, the system set the date to the end of the
extension of the obligatory insurance.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If required, delete the date in field <ZH>Payroll until</> in
<ZH>Payroll Status</> infotype (0003) for the employee concerned.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5O661 - Check the 'Run Payroll To' date field in infotype 3: & ?

  The SAP error message 5O661 indicates an issue with the "Run Payroll To" date field in Infotype 3 (Payroll Status). This error typically arises during the payroll processing when the specified date is not valid or does not align with the expected payroll periods.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date: The "Run Payroll To" date may be set to a date that is not valid for the current payroll period.
  Missing Data: The infotype may not be properly maintained, or the required fields may be missing.
  Payroll Configuration: There may be issues with the payroll configuration settings that affect the processing of payroll.
  Date Format: The date format may not be recognized by the system, leading to validation errors.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotype 3: Go to the employee's Infotype 3 (Payroll Status) and verify the "Run Payroll To" date. Ensure that it is set to a valid date within the current payroll period.
  Adjust Dates: If the date is incorrect, update it to the appropriate date that aligns with the payroll processing schedule.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Ensure that the payroll configuration settings are correct and that the payroll periods are defined properly in the system.
  Maintain Required Fields: Make sure all required fields in Infotype 3 are filled out correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's payroll processing guidelines for specific instructions related to payroll periods and infotype maintenance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 3 (Payroll Status): This infotype contains information about the payroll status of an employee, including the dates relevant to payroll processing.
  Payroll Periods: Understanding the payroll calendar and periods is crucial for ensuring that the "Run Payroll To" date is set correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide updates and patches.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in payroll processing within SAP.