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

PFQ1100 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PFQ1100 - Details

• 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