How To Fix 5Z257 - Error while reading payroll results

5Z257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Error while reading payroll results

What causes this issue?

The payroll result (PCL2, Cluster RD) could not be read.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check whether you can display the payroll results for this employee.

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5Z257 - Details

• The SAP error message 5Z257, which indicates "Error while reading payroll results," typically occurs during payroll processing when the system encounters issues accessing or interpreting payroll results for an employee. This can happen for various reasons, including data inconsistencies, missing entries, or configuration issues.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Payroll Results: The payroll results for the employee may not have been generated or may have been deleted.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's master data or payroll data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll results.
  Technical Issues: There could be a problem with the database or the payroll processing program itself.
  Incorrect Configuration: Payroll schemas or rules may not be configured correctly, leading to errors in processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payroll Results: Verify if payroll results exist for the employee in question. You can do this by using transaction code PC_PAYRESULT to view the payroll results.
  Re-run Payroll: If payroll results are