How To Fix HRPAYFR_PY005 - No results for FTDS2 characteristic for personnel area &1 subarea &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_PY - Payroll Functions message class

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No results for FTDS2 characteristic for personnel area &1 subarea &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_PY005 - No results for FTDS2 characteristic for personnel area &1 subarea &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_PY005 indicates that there are no results for the FTDS2 characteristic for a specific personnel area and subarea. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly when dealing with French payroll.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The FTDS2 characteristic may not be properly configured in the system for the specified personnel area and subarea. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or infotypes.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee master data or payroll-related infotypes that are required for the calculation.
  Incorrect Personnel Area/Subarea: The personnel area or subarea specified in the error message may not be valid or may not have been set up correctly in the system.
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up correctly, or the payroll period may not be open for processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration for the FTDS2 characteristic in the relevant customizing settings. Ensure that the necessary entries exist for the specified personnel area and subarea.
  Review Employee Data: Check the employee master data and ensure that all required infotypes (such as IT0001, IT0002, IT0008, etc.) are correctly filled out and contain valid data.
  Validate Personnel Area/Subarea: Confirm that the personnel area and subarea specified in the error message are correct and that they have been properly set up in the system.
  Examine Payroll Control Record: Ensure that the payroll control record is correctly configured and that the payroll period is open for processing.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like PU00 or PC00_MXX_CALC to run consistency checks and identify any issues in the payroll data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific payroll processing for France to ensure compliance with local regulations and requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PE51 (Maintain Payroll Schema), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.