How To Fix HRPAYIEPAYROLL301 - XML generation is possible only for single Employer reference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYIEPAYROLL - Message class for payroll reporting - IE

• Message number: 301

• Message text: XML generation is possible only for single Employer reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYIEPAYROLL301 - XML generation is possible only for single Employer reference ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYIEPAYROLL301 indicates that the XML generation process for payroll data is restricted to a single employer reference. This typically occurs when the system is trying to generate XML output for multiple employer references simultaneously, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Employer References: The payroll run is attempting to process data for more than one employer reference at the same time.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the payroll processing settings that allows for multiple employer references to be included in a single payroll run.
  Data Input Error: Incorrect data input or selection criteria during the payroll processing could lead to multiple employer references being selected.
  
  Solution:
  
  Single Employer Reference: Ensure that the payroll run is set up to process only one employer reference at a time. You may need to adjust the selection criteria or parameters used in the payroll processing.
  Check Payroll Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly to handle single employer references.
  Run Payroll Separately: If you need to process payroll for multiple employer references, run the payroll for each employer reference separately rather than in a single batch.
  Review Selection Criteria: When initiating the payroll run, double-check the selection criteria to ensure that only one employer reference is selected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific issues or provide guidance on configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP HR Payroll documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and XML generation.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the payroll process is limited to a single employer reference, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYIEPAYROLL301 error and successfully generate the required XML output.