How To Fix HRPAYUS_MESSAGES502 - No employees selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYUS_MESSAGES - Message class for US Payroll functionalities

• Message number: 502

• Message text: No employees selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYUS_MESSAGES502 - No employees selected ?

  The SAP error message "HRPAYUS_MESSAGES502: No employees selected" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or reporting in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system was unable to find any employees that meet the criteria specified in the payroll run or report you are trying to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have set (such as date range, employee group, or payroll area) may not match any employees in the system.
  Employee Status: Employees may not be active or may not have the necessary payroll data (e.g., they might be on leave, terminated, or not yet hired).
  Payroll Area: The payroll area specified may not include any employees, or the employees may not be assigned to the correct payroll area.
  Data Issues: There may be data inconsistencies or missing data in the employee records that prevent them from being selected for payroll processing.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the report may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the selected employees.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria to ensure they match the employees you expect to include. This may involve checking the date range, employee groups, or other filters.
  Verify Employee Status: Ensure that the employees you expect to be included are active and have the necessary payroll data. You can check their status in the employee master data.
  Review Payroll Area: Confirm that the payroll area you are using includes the employees you want to process. You can check the payroll area assignments in the employee master data.
  Data Validation: Run data validation checks to ensure that all necessary payroll data is complete and accurate for the employees in question.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the payroll run or report has the necessary authorizations to access the employee data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll processing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user guides related to payroll processing to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll.