How To Fix 5V805 - Payroll period is closed; further changes not allowed

5V805 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 805

• Message text: Payroll period is closed; further changes not allowed

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5V805 - Details

• The SAP error message 5V805 indicates that the payroll period is closed, and as a result, no further changes can be made to the payroll data for that period. This is a common issue in SAP HR (Human Resources) and Payroll modules, and it typically arises when an attempt is made to process payroll or make changes to employee data after the payroll period has been finalized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Payroll Period: The primary cause of this error is that the payroll period for which you are trying to make changes has already been closed. Once a payroll period is closed, it is locked for any modifications to ensure data integrity and compliance with payroll processing rules.
  Incorrect Period Selection: Sometimes, users may inadvertently select the wrong payroll period or try to process payroll for a period that has already been finalized.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to automatically close payroll periods