How To Fix 3E059 - Period parameters could not be found in table T549A for payroll area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3E - Vorgesehen für neue Länderentwicklungen HR

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Period parameters could not be found in table T549A for payroll area &1

What causes this issue?

The specified period parameters could not be found in the <LS>Payroll
Accounting Areas</> table (T549A) for the employee's payroll area.

System Response

The employee was rejected.

How to fix this error?

<DS:SIMG.OHANZUM006>Maintain</> the payroll area and the corresponding
period parameter.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3E059 - Period parameters could not be found in table T549A for payroll area &1 ?

  The SAP error message 3E059 indicates that the system could not find the period parameters in the table T549A for the specified payroll area. This error typically occurs during payroll processing when the system is trying to access period parameters that are not defined or are incorrectly configured for the specified payroll area.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payroll area specified in the error message does not have the necessary period parameters defined in the T549A table.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area being referenced may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary entries in T549A.
  Customizations: Custom developments or modifications may have inadvertently affected the standard configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table T549A:
  
  Go to transaction SE16N or SE11 and check the contents of table T549A.
  Ensure that there are entries for the payroll area specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Maintain Period Parameters:
  
  If entries are missing, you will need to maintain the period parameters for the payroll area.
  Use transaction SPRO to navigate to the following path:
  Personnel Management -> Payroll -> Payroll Area -> Define Period Parameters
  
  Create or adjust the entries for the payroll area in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the payroll area is correctly configured and is active.
  Check if the payroll area is assigned to the relevant personnel areas and employee groups.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport included all necessary configurations.
  If needed, re-transport the configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll configuration for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T549A: This table contains the period parameters for payroll processing, including details such as the payroll period, posting periods, and other relevant settings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Areas) and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) for further troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to payroll processing and the specific error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.