How To Fix PYC_CONT101 - Payroll run job name is &1; job count is &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_CONT -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Payroll run job name is &1; job count is &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_CONT101 - Payroll run job name is &1; job count is &2 ?

  The SAP error message PYC_CONT101 typically occurs during the payroll processing in SAP, specifically when there is an issue with the payroll run job. The message indicates that there is a problem with the job name and job count associated with the payroll run.
  
  Cause:
  
  Job Name and Count Mismatch: The error suggests that there is a discrepancy between the expected job name and the job count. This could happen if the job was not scheduled correctly or if there are multiple jobs running simultaneously that are conflicting with each other.
  Job Scheduling Issues: The job may not have been scheduled properly in the background processing system, or it may have been terminated unexpectedly.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the job from executing properly.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the payroll processing settings could lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Job Status: Go to transaction code SM37 to check the status of the payroll