How To Fix PYC_OFF_CYCLE034 - Payroll control record for payroll area &1 not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Payroll control record for payroll area &1 not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE034 - Payroll control record for payroll area &1 not maintained ?

  The SAP error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE034 indicates that the payroll control record for a specific payroll area is not maintained. This error typically occurs when you attempt to run payroll for a specific payroll area, but the necessary control record has not been set up or is not in the correct status.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record for the specified payroll area has not been created.
  Incorrect Status: The payroll control record exists but is not in the correct status (e.g., it may be locked or not set to allow payroll processing).
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area specified in the error message may not be correctly assigned to the employees or may not be configured properly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Maintain Payroll Control Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll driver).
  Navigate to the payroll control record maintenance screen.
  Check if the payroll control record for the specified payroll area exists. If it does not, create a new one.
  If it exists, ensure that it is in the correct status (e.g., "Open" for processing).
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll Administration > Define Payroll Areas.
  Ensure that the payroll area is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant employees.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Assignment:
  
  Verify that the employees are assigned to the correct payroll area in their master data (infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  Ensure that the employees are active and eligible for payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Period:
  
  Ensure that the payroll period you are trying to process is open and valid for the payroll area in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll processing.
  SPRO: Accessing the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data (to check employee assignments).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on maintaining payroll control records and configuring payroll areas.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message PYC_OFF_CYCLE034 and successfully process payroll for the specified payroll area.