How To Fix 5Z141 - No payroll periods have been generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Z - IS-HR/PSG Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 141

• Message text: No payroll periods have been generated

What causes this issue?

Table T549Q, which contains the generated payroll periods, is empty.
The table is filled in the "Generate Payroll Periods" step in the
Implementation Guide (IMG).

How to fix this error?

Work through the activities for the generation of payroll periods in
the IMG.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z141 - No payroll periods have been generated ?

  The SAP error message 5Z141: No payroll periods have been generated typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system has not generated any payroll periods for the specified payroll area, which can prevent payroll processing from proceeding.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll area or the payroll period may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Missing Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up or may be in an incorrect status (e.g., not released for processing).
  No Time Data: There may be no time data available for the employees in the specified payroll period.
  Incorrect Payroll Area Assignment: Employees may not be assigned to the correct payroll area.
  Date Issues: The payroll period dates may not align with the current date or the processing date.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process payroll periods.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payroll Control Record:
  
  Navigate to the payroll control record (transaction code PC00_MXX_CWTR or PA03) and ensure that it is correctly set up and released for the relevant payroll area and period.
  
  
  
  Verify Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payroll area in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO). Ensure that the payroll periods are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Assignments:
  
  Ensure that employees are assigned to the correct payroll area and that their master data is complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Check Time Data:
  
  Verify that there is time data available for the employees for the payroll period in question. You can check this using transaction codes like CAT2 or PT60.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  Ensure that the payroll period dates are correct and that you are processing within the valid date range.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Confirm that the user has the necessary authorizations to access payroll processing functions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA03: Maintain Payroll Control Record
  PC00_MXX_CWTR: Payroll Control Record Overview
  PT60: Time Evaluation
  CAT2: Time Sheet Entry
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to payroll processing and error messages.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.