How To Fix U1005 - Inconsistent control record for payroll area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: U1 - Tax reporter interface

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Inconsistent control record for payroll area &

What causes this issue?

Payroll area & is not defined, but a control record exists for
such payroll area.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the control record for this payroll area.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message U1005 - Inconsistent control record for payroll area & ?

  The SAP error message U1005, which states "Inconsistent control record for payroll area &," typically occurs during payroll processing when there is an inconsistency in the control records for the specified payroll area. This can happen for various reasons, such as incorrect configuration, missing data, or issues with the payroll area settings.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll area may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Control Records: Control records for the payroll area may be missing or not properly maintained.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data or payroll data related to the payroll area.
  Changes in Payroll Area: If there have been recent changes to the payroll area settings, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Incorrect Time Evaluation: If time evaluation has not been run correctly, it can lead to issues in payroll processing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Control Records: Verify the control records for the payroll area in transaction code PA03 (Maintain Payroll Control Records). Ensure that all necessary records are present and correctly configured.
  Review Payroll Area Configuration: Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the payroll area configuration and ensure that all settings are correct.
  Run Time Evaluation: If applicable, run the time evaluation process to ensure that all time data is correctly processed.
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee master data for any inconsistencies or missing information related to the payroll area.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for any specific guidance on the error.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Control Records), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have taken to resolve it.
  Testing: After making changes, always test the payroll process in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the U1005 error in SAP.