How To Fix 56225 - Period name for cumulation procedure 2 not found (date: &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 56 - HR TRAVEL: Messages for Trip Costs Dialog

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Period name for cumulation procedure 2 not found (date: &)

What causes this issue?

For cumulation procedure 2, yearly cumulation with employee-specific
period beginning, the period name is determined from the beinnning date
for yearly cumulation in the employee's Travel Privileges (infotype
0017). For the data stored there, no usable period name could be
determined.

How to fix this error?

Please check the beginning date for yearly cumulation in the employee's
Travel Privileges (infotype 0017).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 56225 - Period name for cumulation procedure 2 not found (date: &) ?

  The SAP error message 56225, which states "Period name for cumulation procedure 2 not found (date: &)," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or financial reporting when the system is unable to find a valid period name for a specified cumulation procedure. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The cumulation procedure may not be properly configured in the system. This could mean that the period name for the specified date is not defined in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Date: The date provided in the error message may not correspond to a valid payroll period or reporting period in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that define periods for cumulation procedures.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the payroll or financial modules, they may not be handling the cumulation procedures correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the cumulation procedure in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the period names are correctly defined for the cumulation procedure in question.
  Verify that the relevant period is set up in the system for the specified date.
  
  
  
  Review Period Definitions:
  
  Check the period definitions in the relevant tables (e.g., T549S for payroll periods).
  Ensure that the period for the specified date exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Validate Dates:
  
  Confirm that the date being processed is within the valid range of periods defined in the system.
  If the date is outside the defined periods, adjust the date or the period definitions accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles cumulation procedures and period definitions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific cumulation procedure and error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SPRO (Customizing) to investigate and modify configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.