How To Fix HRPAYAT_MBGM013 - Payroll for payroll area &1 and period &2 not yet completed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_MBGM - Messages for mBGM Functionality

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Payroll for payroll area &1 and period &2 not yet completed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT_MBGM013 - Payroll for payroll area &1 and period &2 not yet completed ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_MBGM013 indicates that the payroll process for a specific payroll area and period has not yet been completed. This error typically arises when you attempt to execute a function that requires the payroll to be finalized, such as generating reports or processing further payroll-related activities.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Payroll Processing: The payroll for the specified area and period has not been run or completed successfully.
  Errors During Payroll Run: There may have been errors during the payroll run that prevented it from completing.
  Incorrect Payroll Area or Period: The payroll area or period specified in the transaction may not match the completed payroll runs.
  Locking Issues: The payroll area might be locked for processing, preventing further actions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Status: Verify the status of the payroll run for the specified payroll area and period. You can do this by navigating to the relevant payroll processing transaction (e.g., PC00_MXX_CALC) and checking if the payroll has been completed.
  
  
  Run Payroll: If the payroll has not been run, execute the payroll process for the specified area and period. Ensure that all necessary data is correct and complete before running payroll.
  
  
  Review Error Logs: If the payroll run was attempted but failed, check the payroll log for any errors that need to be resolved. You can find this in the payroll processing transaction.
  
  
  Correct Data Issues: If there are data issues causing the payroll to fail, correct them and re-run the payroll.
  
  
  Check Locks: Ensure that there are no locks on the payroll area that would prevent processing. You can check for locks in transaction SM12.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for specific steps related to payroll processing.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll calculation
  PC00_MXX_CEDT: Payroll results display
  PC00_MXX_CWTR: Payroll results report
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to payroll processing issues that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to run payroll and access payroll-related transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYAT_MBGM013 error and successfully complete the payroll process for the specified area and period.