How To Fix HRPAYCN085 - No eligible payroll result selected in specified time period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCN - Message Class China Payroll

• Message number: 085

• Message text: No eligible payroll result selected in specified time period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCN085 - No eligible payroll result selected in specified time period ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCN085 ("No eligible payroll result selected in specified time period") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system could not find any payroll results for the specified employee or employees within the defined time period.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Payroll Results: The most common cause is that there are no payroll results generated for the employee in the specified period. This could happen if the payroll has not been processed for that period.
  
  
  Incorrect Time Period: The time period specified in the payroll run or report may not align with the periods for which payroll results exist.
  
  
  Employee Status: The employee may not be active or may not have been assigned to the relevant payroll area during the specified period.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the employee master data or payroll configuration that prevent the system from retrieving the payroll results.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view payroll results for the specified employee or period.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payroll Processing: Ensure that payroll has been processed for the specified period. You can do this by checking the payroll results in the relevant transaction (e.g., PC_PAYRESULT).
  
  
  Verify Time Period: Confirm that the time period you are querying matches the payroll periods for which results exist. Adjust the time period if necessary.
  
  
  Review Employee Status: Check the employee's status in the system to ensure they were active and assigned to the correct payroll area during the specified period.
  
  
  Examine Master Data: Review the employee master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect payroll processing.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access payroll results for the specified employee.
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: If applicable, run a payroll simulation for the employee to see if any errors occur that might prevent payroll results from being generated.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PC_PAYRESULT: To view payroll results.
  PA20/PA30: To view and maintain employee master data.
  PC00_MXX_CALC: To run payroll for a specific period.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and error handling.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.