How To Fix HRPAYDEDFLST104 - No entry exists in control table for period &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEDFLST - Messages for Fictitious Run Control

• Message number: 104

• Message text: No entry exists in control table for period &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEDFLST104 - No entry exists in control table for period &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEDFLST104 indicates that there is no entry in the control table for the specified period. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system is trying to access payroll data for a specific period, but it cannot find the necessary configuration or data entries.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Control Table Entries: The control table for payroll processing (usually related to the specific payroll area or period) does not have any entries for the specified period.
  Incorrect Period Specification: The period specified in the payroll run may not match any existing entries in the control table.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the control tables that manage payroll data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be missing entries in the control tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Table Entries:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SM30 or SE16) to view the control table entries (e.g., T549S for payroll control).
  Verify if there are entries for the specified period. If not, you may need to create them.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Entries:
  
  If entries are missing, you may need to create them manually. This typically involves defining the payroll period and ensuring that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings in the system to ensure that they are set up correctly for the relevant payroll area and period.
  Ensure that the payroll schema is correctly configured to reference the control tables.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll for the Correct Period:
  
  Ensure that you are running the payroll for the correct period. Double-check the period parameters you are using in the payroll run.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the control tables and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Control Tables: These tables are crucial for payroll processing and contain configuration data that the payroll program uses to calculate employee pay.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Area), SM30 (Table Maintenance), and SE16 (Data Browser) for checking and maintaining control table entries.
  Payroll Areas: Understand the concept of payroll areas in SAP HR, as they determine how payroll is processed for different groups of employees.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDEDFLST104 error and ensure that payroll processing can proceed without issues.