How To Fix HRESS_CLMS_MSG699 - Payroll Control record not maintained for payroll area &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRESS_CLMS_MSG - Messages for India PS localization functionalities

• Message number: 699

• Message text: Payroll Control record not maintained for payroll area &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG699 - Payroll Control record not maintained for payroll area &1. ?

  The SAP error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG699 indicates that there is no Payroll Control Record maintained for the specified payroll area. This error typically occurs when you are trying to process payroll for an employee, but the system cannot find the necessary payroll control record for the payroll area associated with that employee.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Control Record: The primary cause of this error is that the Payroll Control Record has not been created for the specified payroll area.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The employee may be assigned to a payroll area that does not have a control record set up.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be data entry errors in the employee's master data or payroll area configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Control Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code PC00_MXX_CEDT (where MXX is your country code) or PA03 to check if a Payroll Control Record exists for the payroll area in question.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Payroll Control Record:
  
  Use transaction code PA03 to create a new Payroll Control Record.
  Enter the relevant payroll area and the necessary details (such as the period, status, etc.).
  Save the record.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Assignment:
  
  Check the employee's master data (using transaction code PA30) to ensure that they are assigned to the correct payroll area.
  If the employee is assigned to the wrong payroll area, you may need to update their assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the payroll area is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll Control Record.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll:
  
  After creating the Payroll Control Record and verifying the employee's assignment, try running the payroll process again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA03: Maintain Payroll Control Record
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PC00_MXX_CEDT: Payroll Control Record Display
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on maintaining Payroll Control Records and understanding payroll processing.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the Payroll Control Record is properly maintained and that employee assignments are correct, you should be able to resolve the error message HRESS_CLMS_MSG699.