How To Fix PG603 - Control record for payroll area & not yet available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 603

• Message text: Control record for payroll area & not yet available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG603 - Control record for payroll area & not yet available ?

  The SAP error message PG603, which states "Control record for payroll area & not yet available," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a control record for the specified payroll area, which is necessary for executing payroll runs.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Control Record: The most common cause of this error is that the control record for the specified payroll area has not been created or is not available for the current payroll period.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Payroll Period Not Open: The payroll period for which you are trying to run the payroll may not be open or may have already been closed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll area or the payroll schema.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Record: 
  
  Go to the transaction code PC00_MXX_CALC (where XX is your country code) to check if the control record exists for the payroll area in question.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it using the transaction code PC00_MXX_CEDT (for creating/editing control records).
  
  
  
  Open Payroll Period:
  
  Ensure that the payroll period is open. You can check this in the payroll control record. If it is closed, you may need to reopen it if your business process allows.
  
  
  
  Verify Payroll Area:
  
  Double-check the payroll area assigned to the employees and ensure that it matches the payroll area you are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the payroll area in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific steps related to your configuration and payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll calculation
  PC00_MXX_CEDT: Control record maintenance
  PA03: Maintain payroll area
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for payroll processing to understand the requirements for control records and payroll areas.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PG603 error and successfully process payroll for the specified payroll area.