How To Fix HRPAYAT_RPIECAA1012 - A payroll control record does not exist for payroll area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_RPIECAA1 - Messages for Report RPIECAA1

• Message number: 012

• Message text: A payroll control record does not exist for payroll area &1

What causes this issue?

There is no control record for the payroll area. The system therefore
cannot check whether payroll has already run in the determination date
period.

System Response

If payroll has already run and the log contains records that have to be
redefined under <LS>IT0021 Records to Be Changed</>, a retroactive
accounting run is triggered up to the determination date.

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT_RPIECAA1012 - A payroll control record does not exist for payroll area &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_RPIECAA1012 indicates that there is no payroll control record for the specified payroll area. This error typically occurs when you attempt to run payroll processing for a payroll area that has not been properly set up or does not have an active payroll control record.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record for the specified payroll area has not been created or is missing.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not configured properly.
  Inactive Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record exists but is not active for the period you are trying to process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll area or the payroll process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Activate Payroll Control Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code PC00_MXX_CEDT (where MXX is your country-specific payroll driver).
  Check if a payroll control record exists for the specified payroll area.
  If it does not exist, create a new payroll control record for the relevant period.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payroll area in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the payroll area is correctly defined in the system and is linked to the relevant personnel numbers.
  
  
  
  Check Period Settings:
  
  Ensure that you are trying to process payroll for the correct period. The payroll control record must be valid for the period you are attempting to run.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to payroll processing for your specific country version to ensure all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP 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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Areas), PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Control Record), and PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to payroll processing for your specific version and country, as they may provide additional insights or fixes for known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify payroll control records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message HRPAYAT_RPIECAA1012 and successfully process payroll for the specified payroll area.