How To Fix PG602 - Payroll area & is not relevant for payroll accounting

PG602 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 602

• Message text: Payroll area & is not relevant for payroll accounting

What causes this issue?

The indicator <DS:DE.CALCR>Run payroll for payroll area</> is not set
in the Payroll Areas table (T549A).

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?

Check whether or not payroll is to be run for the payroll area.
Payroll is run only for employees who are assigned payroll areas
which are to be accounted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG602 - Payroll area & is not relevant for payroll accounting ?

  The SAP error message PG602, which states "Payroll area & is not relevant for payroll accounting," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the payroll area in the SAP system. This error indicates that the payroll area you are trying to process is not set up to be relevant for payroll accounting, which can prevent payroll processing from occurring.
  Causes of PG602 Error
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll area may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing settings or incorrect assignment of the payroll area to the relevant payroll schema.
  
  
  Payroll Area Not Active: The payroll area might not be activated for payroll processing in the system.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Employee master data may not be correctly assigned to the payroll area, or the payroll area may not be linked to the correct personnel area or employee group.
  
  
  Time Management Settings: If the payroll area is