How To Fix PAY_NL_PENS_MSG012 - In Payroll Status (0003) there are no PERNRs for PA &1 between &2 and &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAY_NL_PENS_MSG - Messages for Payroll Return from HCM to FS-CD

• Message number: 012

• Message text: In Payroll Status (0003) there are no PERNRs for PA &1 between &2 and &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAY_NL_PENS_MSG012 - In Payroll Status (0003) there are no PERNRs for PA &1 between &2 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message PAY_NL_PENS_MSG012 indicates that there are no personnel numbers (PERNRs) available for the specified payroll area (PA) within the given date range. This error typically occurs during the payroll processing in the Netherlands when the system is unable to find any employees to process for the specified payroll period.
  Cause:
  
  No Employees in the Payroll Area: The specified payroll area does not have any employees assigned to it for the given date range.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified may not correspond to any active payroll periods for the employees in the payroll area.
  Personnel Administration Issues: Employees may not be correctly set up in the system, or their employment status may not be active during the specified period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll area or the payroll processing settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Personnel Numbers: Verify that there are indeed personnel numbers assigned to the specified payroll area for the given date range. You can do this by checking the employee master data in the Personnel Administration (PA) module.
  Review Date Range: Ensure that the date range specified in the payroll run corresponds to the active employment periods of the employees. Adjust the date range if necessary.
  Verify Employee Status: Check the employment status of the employees in the payroll area. Ensure that they are active and eligible for payroll processing during the specified period.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the payroll area to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no issues preventing employees from being processed.
  Run Payroll for Different Periods: If necessary, try running payroll for a different period or payroll area to see if the issue persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee details.
  Payroll Control Record: Check the payroll control record (transaction code PC00_MXX_CEDT) to ensure that it is set up correctly for the payroll run.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for payroll processing in the Netherlands for any specific requirements or configurations that may be necessary.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Payroll.