How To Fix PFQ1100 - The payroll area(s) cannot be processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFQ1 - ADP ITF

• Message number: 100

• Message text: The payroll area(s) cannot be processed

What causes this issue?

Selecting payroll areas attached to the current PAC,
updating the status of at least one of the selected payroll areas
or updating the exchange status in table T5F6K
may cause errors.

System Response

Processing is cancelled and you are returned to the selection screen.

How to fix this error?

Check the data entered, the status of the payroll areas and table
<ZH>T5F6K</>.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFQ1100 - The payroll area(s) cannot be processed ?

  The SAP error message PFQ1100, which states "The payroll area(s) cannot be processed," typically occurs during the payroll processing phase in SAP HCM (Human Capital Management). This error can arise due to several reasons related to the configuration or data setup in the system. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Payroll Area Configuration: The payroll area may not be correctly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant personnel numbers.
  Inactive Payroll Area: The payroll area might be inactive or not set up for the current payroll period.
  Missing Master Data: Employee master data may be incomplete or missing necessary information related to the payroll area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process payroll for the specified payroll area.
  Payroll Period Issues: The payroll period may not be open for processing, or there may be restrictions on processing payroll for certain periods.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payroll areas in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the payroll area is correctly defined and active for the relevant period.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master records (Transaction code: PA30) to ensure that the payroll area is correctly assigned to the employees.
  Ensure that all necessary data fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Period Settings:
  
  Check the payroll period settings to ensure that the period is open for processing (Transaction code: PE03).
  Make sure that the payroll area is allowed to process payroll for the specified period.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute payroll for the specified payroll area. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  If applicable, run a payroll simulation to identify any issues before executing the actual payroll run.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PE03 (Payroll Control Record), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation and help files related to payroll processing and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PFQ1100 error message in SAP.