How To Fix 3W637 - For period modifier &2, no payroll periods were found for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3W - HR: Message Class South Africa

• Message number: 637

• Message text: For period modifier &2, no payroll periods were found for &1

What causes this issue?

For the effective date &V1&, no payroll periods have been maintained in
T549Q for period modifier &V2&.

System Response

To determine the attributes of a tax year, the system requires that
table T549Q (Payroll Periods) is maintained for the complete tax year
and that at least the first period of the next year is maintained.
This is to ensure consistency in the maintenance of payroll periods.

How to fix this error?

Please run the report <DS:REPN.RPUCTP00>RPUCTP00 : Generate Payroll
Periods</> for the effective date &V1&.

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 3W637 - For period modifier &2, no payroll periods were found for &1 ?

  The SAP error message 3W637 indicates that for a specified period modifier, no payroll periods were found for the specified employee or organizational unit. This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system cannot find the relevant payroll periods that correspond to the specified criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Period Modifier: The period modifier specified may not be valid or may not correspond to any payroll periods defined in the system.
  Missing Payroll Periods: There may be no payroll periods defined for the specified employee or organizational unit for the given period modifier.
  Configuration Issues: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of payroll periods for the specified criteria.
  Employee Status: The employee may not be active or may not have been assigned to the correct payroll area.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Modifier: Verify that the period modifier used in the payroll run is correct and corresponds to the payroll periods defined in the system.
  Review Payroll Periods: Go to the payroll configuration and check if the payroll periods are defined for the relevant period modifier and employee group. Ensure that the payroll periods are active and correctly set up.
  Employee Master Data: Check the employee master data to ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area and that their status is active.
  Configuration Review: If you have access, review the configuration settings in the SAP system for payroll processing to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Run Payroll for Different Periods: If applicable, try running payroll for a different period or modifier to see if the issue persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA03 (Maintain Payroll Areas) or PE03 (Maintain Payroll Periods) to check and maintain payroll configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides for detailed information on payroll configuration and period modifiers.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Payroll.