How To Fix PU013 - Header &1: Contains HALT indicator, no action

PU013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PU - Upgrade and Transport Log Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Header &1: Contains HALT indicator, no action

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PU013 - Header &1: Contains HALT indicator, no action ?

  The SAP error message PU013 "Header &1: Contains HALT indicator, no action" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or personnel administration. This error indicates that the payroll run or action cannot proceed because the header of the payroll or personnel action has a "HALT" indicator set, which prevents any further processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  HALT Indicator Set: The most common cause of this error is that the payroll or personnel action has been marked with a HALT indicator. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The payroll run has been stopped due to errors in previous processing.
  There are issues with employee data that need to be resolved before proceeding.
  The payroll period is closed or locked for changes.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the payroll module may lead to this indicator being set unintentionally.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Payroll Header: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., PC00_MXX_CALC or similar) and check the payroll header