How To Fix HRPAY99OC020 - On &, per.no. & already has 10 off-cycle runs of type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99OC - International payroll accounting, off-cycle

• Message number: 020

• Message text: On &, per.no. & already has 10 off-cycle runs of type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC020 - On &, per.no. & already has 10 off-cycle runs of type & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC020 indicates that a specific personnel number (per.no.) has already reached the maximum limit of off-cycle runs of a certain type. In this case, the limit is set to 10 off-cycle runs. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when attempting to execute an off-cycle payroll run for an employee who has already exceeded the allowed number of such runs.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Off-Cycle Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the employee has already had 10 off-cycle payroll runs of the specified type. Off-cycle runs are typically used for special payroll situations, such as corrections, bonuses, or other adjustments that need to be processed outside of the regular payroll cycle.
  Configuration Settings: The limit of 10 off-cycle runs may be a configuration setting in the SAP system, which restricts the number of off-cycle payroll runs to prevent excessive processing or potential errors.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Off-Cycle Runs: Check the off-cycle payroll runs that have already been processed for the employee in question. You can do this by accessing the payroll history for that personnel number.
  Delete or Adjust Runs: If appropriate, consider deleting or adjusting some of the previous off-cycle runs to free up space for new ones. However, be cautious with this approach, as it may have implications for payroll accuracy and compliance.
  Increase Limit: If the business process requires more than 10 off-cycle runs, you may need to consult with your SAP administrator or HR/payroll configuration team to discuss the possibility of increasing the limit in the system settings.
  Use Regular Payroll: If the off-cycle run is not strictly necessary, consider processing the required payroll adjustments through the regular payroll run instead.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like PA03 (Maintain Payroll Area) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to review and manage payroll runs.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and off-cycle runs.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling off-cycle payroll runs.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.