How To Fix HR001PL056 - Employee & payroll test run would not deliver any data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR001PL - HR: Messages for Poland

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Employee & payroll test run would not deliver any data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HR001PL056 - Employee & payroll test run would not deliver any data ?

  The SAP error message HR001PL056, which states "Employee & payroll test run would not deliver any data," typically occurs during a payroll processing run when the system does not find any relevant data to process for the specified employee or group of employees. This can happen for several reasons. Below are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  No Payroll Data: The employee may not have any payroll data for the period being processed. This could be due to the employee being newly hired, on leave, or not having any relevant time data (e.g., no worked hours).
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the payroll run may not match any employees. This could be due to incorrect personnel numbers, payroll areas, or other selection parameters.
  
  
  Payroll Status: The employee's payroll status may not allow for processing. For example, if the employee is marked as inactive or if the payroll period is closed.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data for the employee, such as infotypes related to payroll, time management, or personal data.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll schema or rules that prevent data from being processed.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Data: Verify that the employee has the necessary payroll data for the period in question. Check infotypes related to payroll (e.g., IT0008 for basic pay, IT0014 for recurring payments, etc.).
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used in the payroll run are correct. Check if the personnel number, payroll area, and other parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  Check Payroll Status: Review the payroll status of the employee. Ensure that the employee is active and eligible for payroll processing in the specified period.
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that all required master data is complete and accurate. This includes checking for any missing infotypes or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the payroll configuration settings. Check the payroll schema and rules to ensure they are set up correctly and that there are no errors in the processing logic.
  
  
  Run a Test Payroll: If you are running a test payroll, ensure that the test settings are correct and that the test run is configured to include the relevant employees.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to investigate employee data and payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for payroll processing to understand the requirements and configurations needed for successful payroll runs.
  
  If the issue continues after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP HR and Payroll.