How To Fix 5X062 - Payroll driver &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5X - HR-PA: Reserved for International Versions

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Payroll driver &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Payroll simulation attempts to start payroll driver &V1&. Program &V1&
is not available, however.

System Response

A simulation is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Please check your settings in table T596F. The entry 'CALCxx' (where xx
= the grouping for your country) must exist, and also be assigned to
the name of the payroll driver.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5X062 - Payroll driver &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 5X062 indicates that the payroll driver specified in the system does not exist. This error typically occurs when the payroll driver is either not defined in the system or there is a configuration issue.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Driver: The payroll driver specified in the payroll processing configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll driver may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant personnel area or employee group.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the payroll driver may not have been included or activated properly.
  Version Mismatch: The payroll driver may not be compatible with the version of SAP you are using.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Driver Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Payroll Driver) and check if the specified payroll driver exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that the correct driver is being referenced in your payroll configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Personnel Area/Employee Group:
  
  Ensure that the payroll driver is assigned to the correct personnel area and employee group in the configuration settings.
  You can check this in the transaction code SPRO under the payroll settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including the payroll driver, were included and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If there are custom payroll drivers, ensure that they are properly defined and activated in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll drivers for any specific instructions or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE01: Payroll Driver Maintenance
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on payroll processing and driver configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.