How To Fix PYC_OFF_CYCLE012 - Payroll simulation failed for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_OFF_CYCLE - Payroll Control Center - Manage Off-Cycle Payrolls

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Payroll simulation failed for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE012 - Payroll simulation failed for &1 ?

  The SAP error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE012 indicates that a payroll simulation has failed for a specific employee or payroll period. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the payroll configuration settings, such as incorrect wage types, absence types, or payroll schemas.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with employee master data, such as missing or incorrect information in infotypes (e.g., infotype 0000, 0001, 0002, etc.), can lead to simulation failures.
  Time Data Issues: If there are discrepancies in the time data (e.g., time evaluation results), it can cause the payroll simulation to fail.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll process, they may not be functioning correctly, leading to errors.
  Missing Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up correctly for the specific payroll period.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user executing the payroll simulation can also lead to failures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary wage types and absence types are correctly configured.
  Review Master Data: Verify the employee master data for the affected employee. Ensure that all required infotypes are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Examine Time Data: Check the time evaluation results for the employee. Ensure that there are no errors in the time data that could affect payroll processing.
  Debug Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements, debug the code to identify any issues that may be causing the simulation to fail.
  Check Payroll Control Record: Ensure that the payroll control record is correctly set up for the relevant payroll period and that it is not locked.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the payroll simulation has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA03 (Maintain Payroll Area), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Logs and Dumps: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) and short dumps (transaction ST22) for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context for the failure.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve the payroll simulation failure.