How To Fix HRCALARREPORTING046 - No payroll result was found for the period indicated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCALARREPORTING - Messages for payroll reports

• Message number: 046

• Message text: No payroll result was found for the period indicated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRCALARREPORTING046 - No payroll result was found for the period indicated ?

  The SAP error message HRCALARREPORTING046 indicates that no payroll result was found for the specified period when trying to generate a report or perform an action that requires payroll data. This error typically occurs in the context of HR and payroll processing within SAP systems.
  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 report.
  
  
  Incorrect Period Specification: The period specified in the report or transaction may be incorrect. This could be due to a typo or misunderstanding of the date format.
  
  
  Data Not Posted: Payroll results may not have been posted to the relevant tables, possibly due to errors during the payroll processing.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view payroll results for the specified period.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues or inconsistencies in the database that prevent the retrieval of payroll results.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Run Payroll: Ensure that the payroll process has been executed for the specified period. If it has not, run the payroll for that period.
  
  
  Check Period Specification: Verify that the period you are entering is correct. Ensure that you are using the correct date format and that the period falls within the range of processed payrolls.
  
  
  Review Payroll Logs: Check the payroll processing logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate why results were not generated or posted.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access payroll results. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  Consult Technical Support: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP technical support team to investigate any potential database issues or inconsistencies.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (like PC00_MXX_CALC or PC00_MXX_CEDT) to check payroll results and ensure they are available for the specified period.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to payroll processing, such as:
  
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll calculation
  PC00_MXX_CEDT: Payroll results display
  PA03: Maintain payroll areas
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and reporting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.