How To Fix PYC_OFF_CYCLE024 - No Advance Periods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 024

• Message text: No Advance Periods

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE024 - No Advance Periods ?

  The SAP error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE024: No Advance Periods typically occurs in the context of the SAP Payroll module, particularly when dealing with off-cycle payroll processing. This error indicates that there are no advance periods defined for the payroll run you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have any advance periods configured for the payroll area or the specific payroll run you are attempting to process.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area you are trying to run may not have been set up correctly or may not have any advance periods defined.
  Period Settings: The settings for the payroll period may not align with the requirements for off-cycle payroll processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the payroll area in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Payroll > Payroll: General Settings >