How To Fix 13I028 - Next payroll Paydate not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 13I - Messages for Termination Organizer

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Next payroll Paydate not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 13I028 - Next payroll Paydate not maintained ?

  The SAP error message 13I028 - Next payroll Paydate not maintained typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid pay date for the next payroll run, which is essential for processing payroll correctly.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Pay Date Configuration: The next payroll pay date has not been defined in the payroll settings for the relevant payroll area or employee group.
  Incorrect Payroll Area Settings: The payroll area may not have the necessary configuration for pay dates.
  Employee Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may not have the correct payroll information, including the pay date.
  Changes in Payroll Calendar: If there have been recent changes to the payroll calendar or pay date settings, it may not have been updated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the payroll area settings.
  Ensure that the next payroll pay date is maintained for the relevant payroll area.
  
  
  
  Maintain Pay Dates:
  
  Use transaction code PE03 to check and maintain the payroll calendar.
  Ensure that the pay dates are correctly defined for the payroll periods.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 to check the employee's master data.
  Verify that the payroll information, including the pay date, is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a payroll simulation to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to payroll configuration for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  PE03: Maintain Payroll Calendar
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 13I028 in your SAP system.