How To Fix HRPAYDEPF255 - Control record for payroll area &1 is not released for payroll

HRPAYDEPF255 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEPF - Error messages for German infotype module pools: garnishment

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Control record for payroll area &1 is not released for payroll

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEPF255 - Control record for payroll area &1 is not released for payroll ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF255 indicates that the control record for a specific payroll area has not been released for payroll processing. This error typically occurs when you attempt to run payroll for a period where the control record is not set to allow payroll processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Control Record Not Released: The control record for the payroll area is not released for the payroll period you are trying to process. This can happen if the payroll period is still in a preliminary state or if it has not been properly set up.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area specified in the error message may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to release the control record.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Control Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code PA03 (Maintain Payroll Control Record).
  Select the appropriate payroll area and period.
  Check the status of the control