How To Fix PLA020 - No payroll results exist for the selection conditions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLA - Message class for Payroll LAtinamerica

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No payroll results exist for the selection conditions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLA020 - No payroll results exist for the selection conditions ?

  The SAP error message PLA020, which states "No payroll results exist for the selection conditions," typically occurs when you are trying to access payroll results for an employee or a group of employees, but the system cannot find any payroll data that matches the specified selection criteria. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when running payroll reports, viewing payroll results, or executing payroll-related transactions.
  Causes of PLA020
  
  
  No Payroll Run Executed: The most common reason is that the payroll run has not been executed for the selected period or for the specific employee(s).
  
  
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have entered (such as personnel number, payroll area, or period) may not match any existing payroll results.
  
  
  Data Deletion: Payroll results may have been deleted or archived, which can lead to the absence of data for the specified selection.
  
  
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The employee may not belong to the payroll area you are querying.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view payroll results for certain employees.
  
  
  Solutions to PLA020
  
  
  Check Payroll Execution: Ensure that the payroll run has been executed for the relevant period. You can do this by checking the payroll status for the employee in question.
  
  
  Verify Selection Criteria: Double-check the selection criteria you are using. Make sure that the personnel number, payroll area, and period are correct.
  
  
  Review Data Deletion/Archiving: If payroll results have been archived or deleted, you may need to restore them or check the archive tables.
  
  
  Check Employee Assignment: Confirm that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area and that they have been included in the payroll run.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view payroll results for the employees you are querying.
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: If you are still unable to resolve the issue, consult with your HR or payroll team for further assistance. They may have insights into specific configurations or issues affecting payroll results.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll processing) and PC00_MXX_CEDT (for payroll results display).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to payroll processing that might address this error.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to payroll processing for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PLA020 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.