How To Fix PLA646 - Error in simulation. Employee rejected.

PLA646 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLA - Message class for Payroll LAtinamerica

• Message number: 646

• Message text: Error in simulation. Employee rejected.

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PLA646 - Details

• The SAP error message PLA646, which states "Error in simulation. Employee rejected," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Personnel Administration or Payroll modules. This error indicates that there was an issue during the simulation of a payroll run or a similar process, and the employee's data could not be processed as expected.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee's master data or infotypes (e.g., personal data, payroll data).
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll schema or rules may not be configured correctly, leading to errors during simulation.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to run the simulation may not have the necessary authorizations to process the employee's data.
  Employee Status: The employee may be in a status that does not allow for payroll processing (e.g., inactive, on leave).
  Time Management Issues: If the employee has time data that is not correctly maintained or is missing, it can lead to simulation errors.
  
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