How To Fix HRPAYCH_COMMON020 - Leaving: Payroll not run in (&1) for active employee (IT0000)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_COMMON - General Messages, New Functions (With. Tax Redesign, CE)

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Leaving: Payroll not run in (&1) for active employee (IT0000)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_COMMON020 - Leaving: Payroll not run in (&1) for active employee (IT0000) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_COMMON020 indicates that the payroll process has not been executed for an active employee in the specified period. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system attempts to access payroll results for an employee who has not had payroll run for the specified period.
  Cause:
  
  
  Payroll Not Executed: The most common cause is that the payroll has not been executed for the employee in the specified period. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The payroll run was skipped or not processed for that period.
  The employee was not included in the payroll run due to selection criteria.
  There may have been an error during the payroll run that prevented it from completing successfully.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Period: The specified period may not correspond to a period in which payroll was supposed to be processed for the employee.
  
  
  Employee Status: The employee may have been inactive or not assigned to the correct payroll area during the payroll run.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Execution:
  
  Verify if the payroll has been executed for the employee in the specified period. You can do this by checking the payroll results in the relevant infotype (e.g., IT0008 for basic pay).
  If payroll has not been run, you will need to execute the payroll for that period.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll:
  
  If the payroll was not run, initiate the payroll process for the relevant period. Ensure that the employee is included in the payroll run.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Area:
  
  Check if the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area and that the payroll area is set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  If there were errors during the payroll run, review the logs to identify and resolve any issues that may have prevented the payroll from being processed.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the payroll process or if there are specific configurations that need to be checked, consult with your HR or payroll team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll calculation) or PC00_MXX_CEDT (for payroll results) to check and run payroll.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as IT0000 (Actions), IT0001 (Organizational Assignment), and IT0008 (Basic Pay) to ensure that employee data is correctly maintained.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's payroll processing guidelines for detailed steps on executing payroll and troubleshooting payroll-related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYCH_COMMON020 error and ensure that payroll is processed correctly for the employee in question.