How To Fix 5Z471 - No payroll result with status indicator 'A'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 471

• Message text: No payroll result with status indicator 'A'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z471 - No payroll result with status indicator 'A' ?

  The SAP error message 5Z471 ("No payroll result with status indicator 'A'") typically indicates that the system is unable to find a payroll result for the specified employee with the status indicator 'A' (which usually stands for "active" or "approved"). This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access payroll data, generate reports, or perform further processing.
  Causes:
  
  No Payroll Results: The employee may not have any payroll results generated for the specified period.
  Incorrect Status: The payroll results may exist, but they do not have the status 'A'. They might be in a different status (e.g., 'B' for "blocked" or 'C' for "cancelled").
  Incorrect Period: The payroll period being queried may not correspond to a period for which payroll has been processed.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the employee's master data or payroll configuration that prevent the generation of payroll results.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the payroll results.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payroll Results: Verify if payroll has been processed for the employee in the specified period. You can do this by using transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll processing) or PC00_MXX_CEDT (for payroll results).
  Review Status Indicators: Check the status of the payroll results for the employee. You can do this by accessing the payroll results table (e.g., RT table) and looking for the status indicator.
  Process Payroll: If payroll has not been processed, ensure that the payroll run is completed for the relevant period.
  Correct Period: Make sure you are querying the correct payroll period. Adjust the period in your query if necessary.
  Check Master Data: Review the employee's master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect payroll processing.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access payroll results.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PC00_MXX_CEDT: Display Payroll Results
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll Processing
  
  
  Tables: Understand the relevant tables involved in payroll processing, such as:
  
  RT: Payroll Results
  PA: HR Master Data
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and error handling.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HR and Payroll.