How To Fix PLA647 - Payroll run not needed for this employee. It will be bypassed.

PLA647 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLA - Message class for Payroll LAtinamerica

• Message number: 647

• Message text: Payroll run not needed for this employee. It will be bypassed.

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PLA647 - Details

• The SAP error message PLA647 ("Payroll run not needed for this employee. It will be bypassed.") typically occurs during the payroll processing in the SAP system. This message indicates that the payroll run for a specific employee is not necessary, and as a result, the system will skip processing for that employee. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information regarding this error:
  Causes:
  
  No Changes in Master Data: The employee may not have any changes in their master data (e.g., personal information, pay scale, etc.) that would require a payroll run.
  No Time Data: There may be no time data (e.g., absence, attendance) recorded for the employee during the payroll period.
  Employee Status: The employee might be inactive or on leave, which could lead to the payroll run being bypassed.
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up to include the employee for the current payroll period.
  Payroll Area: