How To Fix PYC_OFF_CYCLE015 - Payroll type does not exist for reason for off-cycle payroll: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Payroll type does not exist for reason for off-cycle payroll: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE015 - Payroll type does not exist for reason for off-cycle payroll: &1 ?

  The SAP error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE015 indicates that there is an issue with the payroll type configuration for off-cycle payroll processing. Specifically, it means that the payroll type you are trying to use does not exist for the specified reason for off-cycle payroll.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payroll type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system for the specified reason for off-cycle payroll.
  Incorrect Reason Code: The reason for off-cycle payroll you are using may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the payroll type you are trying to use.
  Customizations: If there have been customizations or changes in the payroll configuration, it may lead to inconsistencies in the payroll type definitions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SPRO (Customizing).
  Navigate to Payroll > Payroll: USA (or your relevant country) > Off-Cycle Payroll > Define Payroll Types for Off-Cycle Payroll.
  Ensure that the payroll type you are trying to use is defined for the specific reason for off-cycle payroll.
  
  
  
  Verify Reason for Off-Cycle Payroll:
  
  Check the reason code you are using for off-cycle payroll.
  Ensure that it is correctly configured and that it corresponds to the payroll type you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there have been any recent changes or customizations in the payroll configuration, review those changes to ensure they have not affected the payroll type definitions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring off-cycle payroll types and reasons.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test run of the off-cycle payroll to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (Off-Cycle Payroll).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to off-cycle payroll processing for your specific version of SAP, as they may provide additional insights or fixes for known issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE015.