How To Fix HRPAYBR94277 - Employee not active in the selected period

HRPAYBR94277 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR94 - Reports log

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Employee not active in the selected period

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HRPAYBR94277 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYBR94277, which states "Employee not active in the selected period," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly for Brazilian payroll. This error indicates that the employee for whom you are trying to process payroll is not considered active during the specified period. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Employee Status: The employee may have a status that indicates they are inactive (e.g., terminated, on leave, etc.) during the selected payroll period.
  Date Range: The payroll period you are trying to process may fall outside the employee's active employment dates.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the employee's master data, such as incorrect infotype records (e.g., infotype 0000 for actions, infotype 0001 for organizational assignment).
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up correctly for the period in question.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify