How To Fix HRPADCO002 - Payroll control record for payroll area & still not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADCO - Messages for Payroll Colombia

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Payroll control record for payroll area & still not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADCO002 - Payroll control record for payroll area & still not found ?

  The SAP error message HRPADCO002 indicates that the payroll control record for a specific payroll area is not found. This error typically occurs when you attempt to run payroll processing but the system cannot locate the necessary payroll control record for the specified payroll area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record for the specified payroll area has not been created or is missing.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Payroll Period Not Open: The payroll period for which you are trying to run payroll may not be open.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll control record.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll setup that prevent the control record from being created or accessed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Payroll Control Record:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll driver).
  Check if the payroll control record exists for the specified payroll area. If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  Use transaction PA03 to check the payroll area configuration and ensure that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Open Payroll Period:
  
  Ensure that the payroll period for the specified payroll area is open. You can check this in the payroll control record or through the transaction PC00_MXX_CEDT (for payroll control record maintenance).
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Verify that the payroll area is correctly configured in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll Areas.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access payroll data and control records. Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to your version of SAP and the payroll module you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA03: Maintain Payroll Area
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll Calculation
  PC00_MXX_CEDT: Payroll Control Record Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to payroll control records.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPADCO002 error and successfully process payroll for the specified payroll area.