How To Fix HRPAYFR_N4DS004 - No payroll result found in reference period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_N4DS - Declarations in N4DS format

• Message number: 004

• Message text: No payroll result found in reference period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_N4DS004 - No payroll result found in reference period ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_N4DS004 indicates that no payroll result was found for the specified reference period in the payroll processing for France. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access payroll results for an employee, but the system cannot find any payroll data for the specified period.
  Causes:
  
  No Payroll Run Executed: The most common cause is that a payroll run has not been executed for the specified period. If payroll has not been processed, there will be no results to retrieve.
  Incorrect Period Specification: The reference period specified in the query may be incorrect or does not match the payroll periods that have been processed.
  Data Deletion: Payroll results may have been deleted or archived, leading to the absence of data for the specified period.
  Employee Status: The employee may not have been active during the specified period, or they may not have been included in the payroll run.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings that prevent the results from being generated or retrieved.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payroll Run: Verify that a payroll run has been executed for the reference period in question. If not, you will need to run the payroll for that period.
  Verify Reference Period: Ensure that the reference period you are querying is correct. Check the payroll calendar and confirm that the period exists and has been processed.
  Review Employee Status: Check the employee's status and ensure they were active and included in the payroll processing for the specified period.
  Check for Data Deletion: Investigate if the payroll results have been deleted or archived. If they have been archived, you may need to retrieve them from the archive.
  Consult Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure everything is set up correctly for processing payroll results.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is the country code) to run payroll and PC00_MXX_CEDT to display payroll results.
  Payroll Logs: Check payroll logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate why results were not generated.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to payroll processing in your version of SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for payroll processing in your specific country version (in this case, France) for detailed steps and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP HR and Payroll.