How To Fix PG141 - Enter data for correction period for payroll area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Enter data for correction period for payroll area &1

What causes this issue?

You are changing data for a personnel number currently assigned to
payroll area &V1&.
The control record of payroll area &V1& currently has the status of
"released for correction".

System Response

The system sets the <DS:DE.KOABR>payroll correction</> indicator in
infotype 0003 Payroll Status.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG141 - Enter data for correction period for payroll area &1 ?

  The SAP error message PG141 "Enter data for correction period for payroll area &1" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there is an attempt to perform a correction for a payroll area without specifying the necessary correction period. This error is common when users are trying to make adjustments or corrections to payroll results.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The payroll area specified does not have a correction period defined.
  The user has not entered the required correction period data in the payroll processing transaction.
  There may be a configuration issue in the payroll area settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PG141 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the payroll area in transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll Area > Define Payroll Area.
  Ensure that the correction period is defined for the payroll area in question.
  
  
  
  Enter Correction Period:
  
  When prompted for the correction period during payroll processing, ensure that you enter the correct period (month and year) for which you want to make corrections.
  This is typically done in the payroll processing transaction (e.g., PC00_MXX_CALC for payroll calculation).
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Results:
  
  Check if there are existing payroll results for the period you are trying to correct. If there are no results, you may not be able to perform corrections.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to payroll processing and correction periods for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and entering the correction period, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll calculation
  PC00_MXX_CEDT: Payroll correction
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on handling payroll corrections.
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform payroll corrections.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PG141 error and successfully process payroll corrections for the specified payroll area.