How To Fix HRPAYNLLA_EN604 - The execution is set to test mode; Wage Return currently in process

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 604

• Message text: The execution is set to test mode; Wage Return currently in process

What causes this issue?

You have run the <DS:RE.RPCLATN0>Crisis Tax Calculation</> (RPCLATN0)
report for the current in-period in productive mode. However, the wage
return for this period is still in process.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system starts the report automatically in test mode.

How to fix this error?

You can run the <DS:RE.RPCLATN0>Crisis Tax Calculation</> (RPCLATN0)
report for the current in-period in productive mode only if:
The wage return for the current in-period has not yet begun (that means,
for this current in-period there is no substatus in the <LS>B2A Manager
</> transaction) or
The wage return for the current in-period has the substatus <LS>Error</>
in the <LS>B2A Manager</> transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN604 - The execution is set to test mode; Wage Return currently in process ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN604 indicates that the system is currently in test mode while processing a Wage Return. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system is set to simulate or test the payroll run rather than execute it in a live environment.
  Cause:
  
  Test Mode Activation: The payroll run is being executed in test mode, which is often used to validate payroll calculations without affecting actual data.
  Configuration Settings: The payroll configuration may have been set to test mode intentionally for validation purposes.
  User Action: A user may have selected the test mode option when initiating the payroll process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Switch to Live Mode: If you intend to perform a live payroll run, ensure that the payroll processing is set to live mode. This can typically be done in the payroll processing transaction by deselecting the test mode option.
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the system is not inadvertently set to test mode.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP HR guidelines for specific instructions on how to switch from test mode to live mode.
  Run in Test Mode: If you are indeed testing and want to continue in test mode, ensure that you are aware that the results will not affect actual payroll data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll calculation) and PC00_MXX_CEDT (for payroll results).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to change the payroll processing mode.
  Testing Procedures: If you are in a testing phase, ensure that you follow the correct procedures for testing payroll runs to avoid confusion with live data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HR payroll processing.