How To Fix 3Q041 - Period modifier & in year & with a date > & is not in table t549q

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3Q - HR : Messages for Hong Kong

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Period modifier & in year & with a date > & is not in table t549q

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3Q041 - Period modifier & in year & with a date > & is not in table t549q ?

  The SAP error message 3Q041 indicates that there is an issue with the period modifier and the year specified in your payroll processing. Specifically, the error states that the period modifier and year combination you are trying to use is not found in the table T549Q, which is used to define the period modifiers for payroll processing.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Period Modifier: The period modifier you are using may not be defined in the system for the specified year.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the period modifier in the T549Q table may not have been set up correctly or may be missing entirely.
  Incorrect Date: The date you are using may not correspond to a valid payroll period defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check T549Q Table: 
  
  Go to transaction code SE16N or SE11 and enter the table name T549Q.
  Check if the period modifier and year you are trying to use are present in the table. If not, you will need to add the appropriate entry.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Entries:
  
  If the required period modifier is missing, you can add it by using transaction code SM30 to maintain the view for T549Q.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to this table.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for payroll in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Payroll to ensure that the period modifiers are correctly defined.
  Navigate to Payroll -> Payroll USA (or your country) -> Period Modifiers to review the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on how to configure period modifiers.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  T549Q Table: This table contains the definitions for period modifiers used in payroll processing. Each entry typically includes the period modifier, the year, and other relevant details.
  Period Modifiers: These are used in payroll to define how payroll periods are calculated and processed. They can affect how wages are calculated, especially in cases of partial periods or special payroll runs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring period modifiers.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.