How To Fix HRPADNO_EDG_ERC001 - Cannot assign payroll results to org. assignment period (&1 - &2)!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADNO_EDG_ERC - Messages for EDAG - ERC part

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Cannot assign payroll results to org. assignment period (&1 - &2)!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADNO_EDG_ERC001 - Cannot assign payroll results to org. assignment period (&1 - &2)! ?

  The SAP error message HRPADNO_EDG_ERC001 indicates that there is an issue with assigning payroll results to an organizational assignment period. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system is unable to link payroll results to the specified period for an employee's organizational assignment.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Period Configuration: The organizational assignment period may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect date ranges for the assignment.
  Payroll Results Not Available: There may be no payroll results available for the specified period, which means the system cannot assign results to the organizational assignment.
  Employee Status: The employee may not be active or may have a status that prevents payroll processing for the specified period.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the employee's master data or payroll data that prevent the assignment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the assignment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Organizational Assignment: Verify the organizational assignment for the employee and ensure that the period is correctly defined. Check the start and end dates of the assignment.
  Review Payroll Results: Ensure that payroll results exist for the specified period. You can check this in the payroll results table (e.g., cluster tables like PCL1, PCL2).
  Employee Status: Confirm that the employee is active and eligible for payroll processing during the specified period.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the employee's master data and payroll data to identify any discrepancies.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user performing the action has the necessary authorizations to access and modify payroll results and organizational assignments.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee data.
  Payroll Processing: Familiarize yourself with the payroll processing steps in SAP, including how payroll results are generated and assigned.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP HR functional consultant or technical support team for further investigation.