How To Fix PN011 - No payroll results with this update indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PN -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: No payroll results with this update indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PN011 - No payroll results with this update indicator ?

  The SAP error message PN011 ("No payroll results with this update indicator") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system could not find any payroll results for the specified employee or payroll period with the given update indicator.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Payroll Results: The most common cause is that there are no payroll results available for the employee in the specified period. This could happen if the payroll has not been processed for that period.
  
  
  Incorrect Update Indicator: The update indicator specified in the payroll run may not correspond to any existing payroll results. This can occur if the wrong indicator is used or if the payroll results have been archived or deleted.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the payroll data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the infotypes related to payroll.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the payroll results for the specified employee or period.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings that prevent the system from retrieving the payroll results.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payroll Processing: Ensure that payroll has been processed for the employee in the specified period. You can do this by running the payroll for that period again.
  
  
  Verify Update Indicator: Check the update indicator being used in the payroll run. Make sure it corresponds to the correct payroll results.
  
  
  Review Payroll Results: Use transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll) to check if payroll results exist for the employee and period in question.
  
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the employee's infotypes (especially those related to payroll) to ensure that all necessary data is present and correct.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access payroll results. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific payroll module you are using, as there may be additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC for payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error PN011 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Payroll Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings in your SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly for your organization's requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PN011 error and implement a solution to resolve it.