How To Fix 3O119 - Base date &1 is not within current payroll period (&2 - &3).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3O - HR: Messages for Taiwan

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Base date &1 is not within current payroll period (&2 - &3).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3O119 - Base date &1 is not within current payroll period (&2 - &3). ?

  The SAP error message 3O119 indicates that the base date specified in a payroll operation is not within the current payroll period. This error typically arises when trying to process payroll for an employee, and the date being referenced (base date) falls outside the defined payroll period.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Base Date: The base date used in the payroll calculation is set to a date that is not within the current payroll period.
  Payroll Period Configuration: The payroll period may not be configured correctly, or the dates for the payroll period may have been changed after the payroll run was initiated.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a manual entry error when specifying the base date for payroll processing.
  Employee Status: The employee's status may have changed (e.g., termination, leave of absence) that affects the payroll processing for the specified period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Base Date: Verify the base date being used in the payroll operation. Ensure that it falls within the defined payroll period.
  Review Payroll Period Configuration: Check the configuration of the payroll period in the system. Ensure that the start and end dates are correctly set and that they encompass the base date.
  Adjust Payroll Data: If the base date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date within the payroll period.
  Re-run Payroll: After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the payroll process for the affected employee.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert for specific configurations related to payroll periods and base dates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to check and adjust employee data.
  Payroll Control Record: Check the payroll control record (transaction code PC00_MXX_CEDT) to ensure that the payroll period is open for processing.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to payroll processing and error messages.
  Testing: If you are in a testing environment, ensure that the test data aligns with the expected payroll periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3O119 and successfully process payroll for the affected employee.