How To Fix HRPAY99PM126 - No relevant payroll area found for bonus run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99PM - Messages for HR Process Manager

• Message number: 126

• Message text: No relevant payroll area found for bonus run

What causes this issue?

Bonus accounting is not possible for any of the payroll areas entered
on the selection screen.
This may be because:
- the control record does not exist
- the control record has either been released for payroll or has the
status Correction.

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

System Response

The process is not started.

How to fix this error?

Check the status of the control record. Start the process again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99PM126 - No relevant payroll area found for bonus run ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99PM126 indicates that there is no relevant payroll area found for the bonus run you are trying to execute. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with bonus payments or special payroll runs.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Area Configuration: The payroll area for the bonus run may not be configured correctly in the system. This could mean that the payroll area is not defined for the specific bonus run you are trying to execute.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the bonus run may not match any existing payroll areas in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the relevant payroll area.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the employee master data or payroll data that prevent the system from identifying the correct payroll area.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll Areas and ensure that the payroll area for the bonus run is correctly defined.
  Verify that the bonus run is associated with the correct payroll area.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Ensure that the selection criteria you are using for the bonus run are correct and that they correspond to the existing payroll areas.
  Check if the employees you are trying to process in the bonus run belong to the correct payroll area.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data (Transaction code: PA20 or PA30) to ensure that the employees have the correct payroll area assigned.
  Make sure that there are no missing or incorrect entries in the employee records.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll area and execute the bonus run.
  Consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and bonus runs for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the bonus processing to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PC00_MXX_BONUS (for bonus runs) and PA20/PA30 (for employee master data).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPAY99PM126 error message in your SAP system.