How To Fix HRFPM057 - Payroll simulation: error during determination of program for LdGrp &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM - Messages Budget Planning & Budget Execution

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Payroll simulation: error during determination of program for LdGrp &1

What causes this issue?

The payroll program could not be determined for personnel country
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System Response

The payroll simulation cannot be started.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE PAOC_FPM_NA_SYSADM OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE PAOC_FPM_NA_SYSADM1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM057 - Payroll simulation: error during determination of program for LdGrp &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM057, which states "Payroll simulation: error during determination of program for LdGrp &1," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the determination of the payroll program for a specific payroll area or group (denoted by LdGrp &1).
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll area or group may not be correctly configured in the system. This could include missing or incorrect entries in the payroll schema or the payroll area settings.
  Missing Payroll Program: The payroll program that is supposed to be executed for the specified payroll area may not be defined or may be missing from the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the payroll simulation may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll program or the related configuration.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll processing logic, they may be causing conflicts or errors during the determination process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payroll (transaction code SPRO) and verify that the payroll area/group is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the payroll schema is correctly assigned to the payroll area.
  
  
  
  Verify Payroll Program:
  
  Check if the payroll program for the specified payroll area is defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP HCM module.
  If the payroll program is missing, you may need to create or assign the appropriate program.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payroll simulation has the necessary authorizations to access the payroll program and related data.
  You can check user roles and authorizations using transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll processing logic, review them to ensure they are not causing the error.
  Consult with your ABAP developers if necessary to debug any custom code that may be affecting payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  PA30: For employee master data.
  PC00_MXX_CALC: For running payroll.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and configuration for further insights.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test payroll simulation to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or consult with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.