How To Fix HRPAYNLLA_EN596 - Wage return cannot yet be closed for LP &1 (another WR is still open)

HRPAYNLLA_EN596 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLLA_EN - Error Messages for Wage Return NL

• Message number: 596

• Message text: Wage return cannot yet be closed for LP &1 (another WR is still open)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN596 - Wage return cannot yet be closed for LP &1 (another WR is still open) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN596 indicates that a wage return (WR) cannot be closed for a specific payroll period (denoted by LP &1) because there is another wage return that is still open. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules, particularly when dealing with payroll runs and wage return processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Open Wage Return: The primary cause of this error is that there is an existing wage return for the same payroll period that has not been finalized or closed. This could be due to pending approvals, corrections, or other issues that need to be resolved before the wage return can be closed.
  Incorrect Payroll Status: The payroll status may not be updated correctly, leading to the system believing that there is still an open wage return.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are preventing the closure of the