How To Fix HR002PL004 - No payroll results exist in controlled period.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HR002PL - for GUS reports

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No payroll results exist in controlled period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HR002PL004 - No payroll results exist in controlled period. ?

  The SAP error message HR002PL004, which states "No payroll results exist in controlled period," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find any payroll results for the specified period, which can hinder various HR processes, such as generating reports or executing further payroll-related functions.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Payroll Run Executed: The most common cause is that a payroll run has not been executed for the specified period. If payroll has not been processed, there will be no results to retrieve.
  
  
  Incorrect Period Selection: The period selected for the report or transaction may not correspond to a period for which payroll has been processed.
  
  
  Data Deletion: Payroll results may have been deleted or archived, leading to the absence of data for the specified period.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payroll schema or related settings that prevent the generation of payroll results.
  
  
  Employee Status: The employee for whom the payroll results are being queried may not have been active during the specified period.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Run Payroll: Ensure that the payroll has been executed for the relevant period. You can do this by running the payroll process for the specific period in question.
  
  
  Check Period Selection: Verify that the correct period is selected in the report or transaction. Ensure that you are looking for results in the right time frame.
  
  
  Review Data Deletion/Archiving: Check if payroll results have been archived or deleted. If they have been archived, you may need to retrieve them from the archive.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This includes checking the payroll schema and any related settings.
  
  
  Employee Status Check: Confirm that the employee is active and has been included in the payroll run for the specified period. If the employee was on leave or inactive, there may be no payroll results.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to payroll processing for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Area), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and others that may help in managing payroll processes.
  
  
  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.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view payroll results. Lack of permissions can sometimes lead to misleading error messages.
  
  
  Testing in Development: If you are in a development or testing environment, ensure that test data is correctly set up and that payroll runs are being executed as expected.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HR002PL004 error and implement a solution to resolve it.