How To Fix HRIESP087 - Error; employee has not been payrolled this period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRIESP - SMART PAYE

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Error; employee has not been payrolled this period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRIESP087 - Error; employee has not been payrolled this period ?

  The SAP error message HRIESP087, which states "Employee has not been payrolled this period," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the employee in question has not been included in the payroll run for the specified period.
  Causes:
  
  Employee Status: The employee may be in a status that excludes them from payroll processing (e.g., inactive, terminated, or on leave).
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record for the period may not be set up correctly, preventing the employee from being processed.
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data for the employee, such as absence records, infotype data, or payroll-related information.
  Payroll Area: The employee may not belong to the payroll area that is being processed in the current payroll run.
  Time Management: If the employee has not recorded any time or attendance data for the period, they may not be included in the payroll run.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employee's status in the system. If they are inactive or terminated, they will not be included in the payroll run.
  Review Payroll Control Record: Ensure that the payroll control record is correctly set up for the period in question. Check if the payroll period is open and that the employee is included in the payroll area.
  Verify Master Data: Check the employee's master data for any missing or incorrect information. Ensure that all relevant infotypes (e.g., personal data, employment data, payroll data) are correctly maintained.
  Check Time Management Data: If applicable, ensure that the employee has recorded time or attendance data for the period. If they are on leave, ensure that the leave is correctly recorded.
  Run Payroll Simulation: If necessary, run a payroll simulation to identify any issues with the employee's data or payroll configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to investigate and resolve issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on payroll processing and error handling.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRIESP087 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.