How To Fix HRPAY99OC166 - The payments have already been effected

HRPAY99OC166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 166

• Message text: The payments have already been effected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC166 - The payments have already been effected ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC166, which states "The payments have already been effected," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the payroll run has already been processed and payments have been made, preventing any further modifications or actions on that payroll period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Payroll Run Completed: The payroll for the specified period has already been executed, and payments have been processed.
  Attempting to Reprocess: Users may be trying to reprocess or modify payroll results for a period that has already been finalized.
  Incorrect Period Selection: The user may have selected a payroll period that is already closed or finalized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Status: Verify the status of the payroll run for the specific period. Ensure that the payroll has indeed been completed and payments have been made.
  Reopen Payroll Period: If necessary and if your organization’s policies allow it, you may need to reopen