How To Fix HRPAYSA170 - Work for &1 from &2 to &3 already applied

HRPAYSA170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYSA - Mesasge class for package PC24

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Work for &1 from &2 to &3 already applied

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HRPAYSA170 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYSA170 indicates that there is an issue with the payroll processing for an employee. Specifically, it means that the work period for the employee (identified by &1) from the start date (&2) to the end date (&3) has already been processed or applied in the payroll system. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to process payroll for a period that has already been finalized or when there are overlapping payroll runs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Payroll Run: The payroll for the specified period has already been executed, and the system does not allow reprocessing of the same period.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified for the payroll run overlaps with an already processed period.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry, such as incorrect dates or employee information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Status: Verify the payroll status for the employee in question. Ensure that the payroll for