How To Fix HRPFD00834 - No valid control record found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPFD00 - HR-PF: International Pension Fund

• Message number: 834

• Message text: No valid control record found

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a valid control record for this employee.
These are possible reasons:
No valid payroll area was found.
No control record exists for the employee's payroll area.
The period of the control record has not been generated for the period
modifier of the employee's control record.

System Response

The action is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Check the employee's <ZK>Organizational Assignment</> (0001).

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the settings for the payroll area, especially for the control
record and for the payroll periods.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPFD00834 - No valid control record found ?

  The SAP error message HRPFD00834: No valid control record found typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid control record for the specified personnel number or for the payroll period being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Control Record: The control record for the payroll period may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Payroll Period: The payroll period being processed may not be valid or may not match the control records available in the system.
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number being referenced may not exist or may not have a valid control record associated with it.
  Status of Payroll: The payroll may be in a status that does not allow processing (e.g., locked or already processed).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings that prevent the control record from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Control Records: 
  
  Go to transaction code PC00_MXX_CEDT (where MXX is your country-specific payroll) to check if the control record exists for the relevant payroll period.
  Ensure that the control record is created and is in the correct status (e.g., "Open" for processing).
  
  
  
  Verify Payroll Period:
  
  Ensure that you are processing the correct payroll period. Check the payroll calendar and confirm that the period is open for processing.
  
  
  
  Check Personnel Number:
  
  Verify that the personnel number you are using is correct and that it has been set up properly in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Status:
  
  Check if the payroll has already been processed or if it is locked. If it has been processed, you may need to reverse or adjust the payroll.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve checking the payroll schema, rules, and other related configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Control Record), and PE51 (Maintain Payroll Schema).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRPFD00834 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.