How To Fix HRPAY99CALC747 - It is not possible to call payroll again. Maximum calls: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99CALC - Error Messages from International Payroll

• Message number: 747

• Message text: It is not possible to call payroll again. Maximum calls: &1

What causes this issue?

Due to legal requirements, it may be necessary to end payroll for a
personnel number without a termination message and to start a new
payroll run while considering updated data. The report restricts this
repeat run to a maximum of &V1& calls.
Therefore, it is no longer possible to call payroll again.

System Response

Payroll is not called again.

How to fix this error?

The initiator of the repeat run is responsible for deciding how to
proceed with these facts.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99CALC747 - It is not possible to call payroll again. Maximum calls: &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99CALC747 indicates that the payroll process cannot be called again because the maximum number of calls has been reached. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system has a limit on how many times a payroll calculation can be executed for a particular payroll run.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Maximum Calls: The error is triggered when the payroll calculation is attempted more times than allowed by the system configuration. This can happen if there are multiple attempts to run payroll for the same period without resetting or if there are issues in the payroll processing logic that cause it to loop or retry excessively.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum number of payroll calls is defined in the system settings. If the configuration is set too low for the complexity of the payroll being processed, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Configuration: Review the configuration settings for payroll in the SAP system. Look for parameters that define the maximum number of payroll calls allowed and consider increasing this limit if necessary.
  Reset Payroll Run: If the payroll run has failed or is in an inconsistent state, you may need to reset the payroll run. This can often be done through transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is the country-specific payroll driver).
  Review Payroll Logic: Check for any custom logic or enhancements that may be causing the payroll calculation to be called multiple times. Ensure that there are no infinite loops or unnecessary retries in the payroll processing logic.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases updates and patches that can resolve known issues.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the payroll process runs smoothly without hitting the maximum call limit.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Area), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Results).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and configuration to understand the limits and best practices.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAY99CALC747 error and successfully process payroll.