How To Fix HRPAYCN010 - Control record of this period is not set to payroll status 'Exit payroll'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCN - Message Class China Payroll

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Control record of this period is not set to payroll status 'Exit payroll'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCN010 - Control record of this period is not set to payroll status 'Exit payroll' ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCN010 indicates that the control record for the specified payroll period is not set to the status 'Exit payroll'. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system expects the payroll control record to be in a specific state to proceed with certain operations, such as running payroll or making adjustments.
  Cause:
  
  Control Record Status: The control record for the payroll period is not set to 'Exit payroll', which means that the payroll process for that period has not been finalized or is still in progress.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the payroll settings that prevents the control record from being updated correctly.
  User Error: The payroll administrator may have forgotten to set the control record to the appropriate status after completing payroll processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Record: 
  
  Go to the transaction code PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll driver) or use PA03 to check the control record for the payroll period in question.
  Ensure that the control record is set to the correct status. If it is not, you may need to change it to 'Exit payroll'.
  
  
  
  Set Control Record:
  
  If the payroll has been completed and you need to set the control record to 'Exit payroll', you can do this through the transaction PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Control Record Maintenance).
  Select the appropriate payroll period and set the status to 'Exit payroll'.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Process:
  
  Ensure that all necessary payroll runs have been completed successfully before setting the control record to 'Exit payroll'.
  Check for any errors in previous payroll runs that may need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for payroll processing to ensure compliance with the required steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Control Record), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Control Record Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting to change the control record has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYCN010 error and proceed with your payroll processing.