How To Fix PG555 - This action is not possible for status &1 of payroll area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 555

• Message text: This action is not possible for status &1 of payroll area &2

What causes this issue?

In the menu, you tried to set the control record of the payroll area to
a status that is not possible. For example, the control record is set
to correction, but you want to end payroll. This is not possible, as
payroll must first be run with corrections for the employee.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG555 - This action is not possible for status &1 of payroll area &2 ?

  The SAP error message PG555, which states "This action is not possible for status &1 of payroll area &2," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the action you are trying to perform is not allowed due to the current status of the payroll area.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Payroll Status: The payroll area may be in a status that does not allow the action you are trying to perform. For example, if the payroll has already been completed or locked, you cannot make changes or run certain processes.
  
  
  Incorrect Sequence of Actions: You may be trying to execute a payroll action (like running a payroll or posting results) out of the required sequence. For instance, you cannot run payroll if the previous period has not been closed properly.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have