How To Fix HRPAYDEE2621 - Key date &1: Status is not new, deletion not possible in live system

HRPAYDEE2621 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEE2 - Message Class ELStAM Procedure

• Message number: 621

• Message text: Key date &1: Status is not new, deletion not possible in live system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEE2621 - Key date &1: Status is not new, deletion not possible in live system ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEE2621 indicates that there is an issue with the status of a payroll result for a specific key date. The message states that the status is not "new," which means that the payroll result cannot be deleted in a live system. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete a payroll result that has already been processed or finalized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Payroll Status: The payroll result for the specified key date has already been processed, and its status is not "new." This could mean that the payroll has been completed, locked, or has been posted to accounting.
  Live System Restrictions: In a live system, certain actions (like deletion) are restricted to maintain data integrity and compliance with legal and financial regulations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Status: Verify the status of the payroll result for the specified key date. You can do this by navigating to the relevant payroll reports or transaction codes (e.g.,