How To Fix HRPAYDEBW061 - Payroll not yet run for statement period/base month

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEBW - PY-DE: Statements Germany

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Payroll not yet run for statement period/base month

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBW061 - Payroll not yet run for statement period/base month ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBW061 indicates that the payroll has not yet been processed for the specified statement period or base month. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when trying to generate reports or perform actions that require payroll data for a specific period.
  Cause:
  
  Payroll Not Processed: The most common cause is that the payroll for the specified period has not been executed. This means that the payroll run has not been completed for the employees in question.
  Incorrect Period: The statement period or base month specified may not correspond to a period for which payroll has been run.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry or configuration that prevent the payroll from being processed correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process payroll data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Run Payroll: Ensure that the payroll has been executed for the relevant period. You can do this by navigating to the payroll processing transaction (e.g., PC00_MXX_CALC for payroll calculation) and running the payroll for the specified period.
  Check Payroll Status: Verify the payroll status for the employees in question. You can check this in the payroll results or through the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0008 for basic pay).
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the payroll configuration is correct and that there are no issues with the payroll schema or rules that might prevent payroll from being processed.
  Correct Period: Double-check that you are referencing the correct statement period or base month. Ensure that the period you are trying to access has been processed.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access payroll data. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll calculation
  PC00_MXX_CEDT: Payroll results display
  PA03: Maintain payroll areas
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and error handling.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, 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 resolve the HRPAYDEBW061 error and successfully process payroll for the required period.