How To Fix HRPAYCH_SV_CE078 - The person has no active contracts in the payroll period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_SV_CE - Social Insurance CH CE

• Message number: 078

• Message text: The person has no active contracts in the payroll period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_SV_CE078 - The person has no active contracts in the payroll period ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_SV_CE078 indicates that the system cannot find any active employment contracts for a specific employee during the payroll period being processed. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  No Active Contracts: The employee may not have any active employment contracts during the specified payroll period.
  Contract Ended: The employee's contract may have ended before the payroll period, making it inactive.
  Incorrect Payroll Period: The payroll period being processed may not align with the employee's active contract dates.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the employee's master data or contract details, such as incorrect dates or status.
  Organizational Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or employee status may not have been updated in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employee's status in the system to ensure they have an active contract for the payroll period in question.
  Review Contract Dates: Check the start and end dates of the employee's contracts to confirm they are active during the payroll period.
  Update Master Data: If there are discrepancies in the employee's master data, correct them to reflect the accurate employment status.
  Payroll Period Configuration: Ensure that the payroll period is correctly configured and that it matches the employee's active contract dates.
  Consult with HR: If necessary, consult with the HR department to confirm the employee's employment status and any recent changes that may affect payroll processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the employee's contract details.
  Payroll Control Record: Review the payroll control record to ensure it is set up correctly for the payroll run.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or solutions for this error.
  Testing in a Sandbox: If possible, replicate the issue in a test environment to better understand the cause without affecting live data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.