How To Fix PG841 - Common paymaster active for &1, but there is no entry in T5UCP_COMPM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 841

• Message text: Common paymaster active for &1, but there is no entry in T5UCP_COMPM

What causes this issue?

According to the <LS>Additional Withholding Information US</> infotype
(0234), subtype FED, a common paymaster exists for the personnel
assignment. However, there is no tax company specified as the common
paymaster in the Customizing view V_T5UCP_COMPM, valid from &V2& to &V3&
.

System Response

The action is aborted.

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

You have the following options:
Disable the common paymaster in infotype 234.
In the Customizing view V_T5UCP_COMPM, make an appropriate entry. To do
so, perform the following Customizing activity in Customizing for
<LS>Payroll for the USA</> under <LS>Concurrent Employment</> ->
<LS>Common Paymaster</> -> <LS>Define Common Paymaster Relationships</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG841 - Common paymaster active for &1, but there is no entry in T5UCP_COMPM ?

  The SAP error message PG841 indicates that a common paymaster is active for a specific company code (represented by &1), but there is no corresponding entry in the table T5UCP_COMPM. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system expects to find configuration settings for a common paymaster but cannot locate them.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for the common paymaster is not set up in the system. The table T5UCP_COMPM is used to store the configuration for common paymaster settings, and if there are no entries for the specified company code, the system cannot process payroll correctly.
  Incorrect Company Code: The company code specified in the error message may not be correctly configured for common paymaster functionality.
  Data Migration Issues: If the system has recently undergone data migration or upgrades, it is possible that the entries in T5UCP_COMPM were not migrated or were lost.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Payroll -> Payroll: International -> Common Paymaster.
  Ensure that the common paymaster settings are correctly configured for the relevant company code.
  If necessary, create a new entry in the T5UCP_COMPM table for the company code in question.
  
  
  
  Create Entry in T5UCP_COMPM:
  
  If there is no entry for the company code, you can create one using transaction code SM30 or SE11 to directly access the table.
  Ensure that you fill in all required fields correctly, including the relevant company code and any other necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to common paymaster functionality to ensure that all prerequisites and configurations are met.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that payroll processing completes successfully.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Common Paymaster: This is a payroll processing feature that allows a single entity to manage payroll for multiple company codes, which can simplify payroll administration in organizations with multiple legal entities.
  Table T5UCP_COMPM: This table contains configuration data for common paymaster settings, including which company codes are linked and how payroll should be processed across them.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.