How To Fix HRPAYBR_EFD878 - Reopen the payroll of the company code &1 to resend the closing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR_EFD - Message class EFD-Social

• Message number: 878

• Message text: Reopen the payroll of the company code &1 to resend the closing.

What causes this issue?

You want to resend the closing event of periodic events, but the payroll
period has still not been reopened in the eSocial.

System Response

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?

Generate and send the reopening event of the periodic events. After the
reopening event being accepted in the Federal Government database,
generate and resend the closing event of the periodic events.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD878 - Reopen the payroll of the company code &1 to resend the closing. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD878 indicates that there is an issue with the payroll closing process for a specific company code in the Brazilian payroll module. This error typically arises when there is a need to resend the payroll closing data to the Brazilian tax authorities (e.g., eSocial) after it has already been closed.
  Cause:
  
  Payroll Closing Already Processed: The payroll for the specified company code has already been closed, and the system is preventing further submissions until the payroll is reopened.
  Data Corrections Needed: There may be corrections or updates required in the payroll data that necessitate a resubmission of the closing data.
  Compliance Requirements: Changes in legal requirements or updates in the eSocial system may require a resubmission of previously closed payroll data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you will need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Reopen Payroll:
  
  Access the payroll processing transaction in SAP (e.g., PC00_M00_CEDT for closing payroll).
  Reopen the payroll for the specified company code. This can typically be done by selecting the appropriate option in the payroll processing menu.
  
  
  
  Make Necessary Corrections:
  
  Review the payroll data for any discrepancies or errors that need to be corrected.
  Make the necessary adjustments to the payroll data.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Payroll:
  
  After making corrections, reprocess the payroll for the company code.
  Ensure that all relevant payroll results are updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Resend Closing Data:
  
  Once the payroll has been successfully processed and closed again, resend the closing data to the relevant authorities (e.g., eSocial).
  Use the appropriate transaction or report to submit the closing data.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, especially those related to Brazilian payroll and eSocial compliance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on payroll processing and eSocial submissions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the HRPAYBR_EFD878 error.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYBR_EFD878 error and successfully resend the payroll closing data.