How To Fix HRCALCOREPORT057 - Employee already settled, impossible to execute process in test form

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCALCOREPORT - Messages for payroll reports (CO)

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Employee already settled, impossible to execute process in test form

What causes this issue?

You have tried to perform a payroll run in a test process. However,
this payroll run has not been performed as a test process.

System Response

The system does not allow this payroll run to be performed as a test
process.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRCALCOREPORT057 - Employee already settled, impossible to execute process in test form ?

  The SAP error message HRCALCOREPORT057 indicates that an employee has already been settled in the payroll process, and therefore, it is not possible to execute the payroll process in test mode for that employee. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Previous Payroll Run: The employee has already been processed in a previous payroll run, which means that their payroll results are finalized and cannot be modified or re-evaluated in test mode.
  Incorrect Test Mode Execution: The payroll process is being executed in test mode, but the system recognizes that the employee's payroll has already been settled, which prevents any further test processing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or related settings that are causing this restriction.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Status: Verify the payroll status of the employee in question. If the employee has been settled, you may need to run the payroll in a productive mode instead of test mode if you need to make changes.
  Use Different Employee: If you are testing payroll processes, consider using an employee who has not yet been settled in the payroll system.
  Revert Settlement (if applicable): If you need to test the payroll process for the settled employee, you may need to reverse the payroll settlement. This is generally not recommended unless you are sure of the implications, as it can affect financial reporting and compliance.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for testing payroll.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is impacting your payroll processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Payroll Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings in your SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly for test and productive runs.
  Testing Procedures: Familiarize yourself with the proper procedures for testing payroll in SAP HCM to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and proceed with your payroll processing as needed.