How To Fix 3E297 - Could not retrieve paydate between & & - table T549S key & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 297

• Message text: Could not retrieve paydate between & & - table T549S key & &

What causes this issue?

No pay date was found within the date range on the selection screen.

System Response

The Child Support, Student Loans & Employee Start/Finish Report cannot
be created.

How to fix this error?

Correct the date interval on the selection screen.
If necessary, check the payroll area details and pay date for the date
modifier and period parameter in the <LS>Period-related Date Entries</>
view (V_T549S).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3E297 - Could not retrieve paydate between & & - table T549S key & & ?

  The SAP error message 3E297 indicates that the system could not retrieve the pay date for a specific period from the table T549S. This table is used in the SAP HR module to store payroll-related information, including pay dates.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Entries in T549S: The pay date for the specified period is not defined in the T549S table. This could happen if the payroll has not been configured correctly for the specific period or if the entries were deleted or not created.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the payroll configuration, such as incorrect settings for the payroll area or period.
  
  
  Date Range Issues: The date range specified in the error message may not correspond to any valid payroll periods defined in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll data for the specified period.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check T549S Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE11 to view the T549S table.
  Check if there are entries for the specified pay date range. If not, you may need to create the necessary entries.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the payroll area and period settings are correctly configured in the system.
  Check the payroll schema and ensure that it is set up to generate pay dates correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Date Range:
  
  Confirm that the date range specified in the error message is valid and corresponds to the payroll periods defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access payroll data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team if there are authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and the T549S table for any additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  T549S Table: This table contains the pay date information for payroll processing. It is essential for ensuring that payroll runs correctly and that employees are paid on time.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Areas), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and SE16/SE11 (Data Browser/Table Display).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to payroll processing and error messages for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message 3E297 in SAP.