How To Fix U0077 - Off-cycle payroll run exists already

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: U0 - Correction checks, on demand checks

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Off-cycle payroll run exists already

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message U0077 - Off-cycle payroll run exists already ?

  The SAP error message U0077, which states "Off-cycle payroll run exists already," typically occurs when you attempt to execute an off-cycle payroll run for an employee or group of employees who already have an off-cycle payroll run recorded in the system for the same period. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to process a bonus payment, correction, or any other type of off-cycle payroll.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Off-Cycle Payroll Run: The primary cause of this error is that there is already an off-cycle payroll run for the specified employee(s) in the same payroll period.
  Incorrect Payroll Period: You may be trying to run an off-cycle payroll for a period that overlaps with an existing run.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the payroll module that restrict multiple off-cycle runs for the same period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Off-Cycle Runs: 
  
  Use transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CEDT (where MXX is your country-specific payroll) to check if there are any existing off-cycle payroll runs for the employee(s) in question.
  Review the payroll results to confirm if an off-cycle run has already been processed.
  
  
  
  Delete or Adjust Existing Runs: 
  
  If you find that an off-cycle payroll run exists and it is not needed, you may need to delete it. This can typically be done through the payroll processing transaction or by using specific reports to reverse the run.
  If the existing run is valid, you may need to adjust your payroll processing to accommodate the existing run.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or your organization's payroll processing guidelines to understand the rules around off-cycle payroll runs.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP payroll expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for payroll processing, such as:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PC00_MXX_CEDT: Off-cycle payroll processing
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll calculation
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to off-cycle payroll processing.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify payroll runs in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the U0077 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.