How To Fix 5Y522 - Compulsory payroll driver table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Y - Error messages for info-type Italian module pools

• Message number: 522

• Message text: Compulsory payroll driver table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Y522 - Compulsory payroll driver table ?

  The SAP error message 5Y522 indicates that there is a missing compulsory payroll driver table in the system. This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system cannot find the necessary data in the required tables.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payroll driver table may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the payroll-related tables.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the necessary tables may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required payroll driver tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the payroll driver table is correctly configured in the system. This can be done by checking the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (e.g., in the IMG under Payroll settings).
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Tables:
  
  Check the relevant payroll tables (such as T512X, T512A, etc.) to ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary transport requests have been successfully imported and that there are no missing objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payroll process has the necessary authorizations to access the payroll driver tables.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for any specific instructions or known issues related to the error.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the payroll process to identify where the error is occurring and what specific data is missing.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to error 5Y522 for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Driver) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to help in troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on payroll processing and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 5Y522 error in your SAP system.