How To Fix 5C243 - Not all payroll periods could be determined from & to &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Not all payroll periods could be determined from & to &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C243 - Not all payroll periods could be determined from & to & ?

  The SAP error message 5C243, which states "Not all payroll periods could be determined from & to &," typically occurs during payroll processing when the system is unable to identify all the necessary payroll periods for the specified date range. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect date ranges.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date Range: The specified date range for the payroll run may not align with the defined payroll periods in the system.
  Missing Payroll Periods: There may be gaps in the payroll periods defined in the system, or some periods may not be set up correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The payroll schema or the related configuration may not be set up properly, leading to issues in determining the payroll periods.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not be correctly maintained, such as missing infotypes related to payroll periods.
  Time Evaluation Issues: If time evaluation is not processed correctly, it may lead to discrepancies in the payroll periods.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date Range: Verify that the date range specified for the payroll run is correct and falls within the defined payroll periods.
  Review Payroll Periods: Go to the configuration settings for payroll periods (transaction code: PE03) and ensure that all necessary payroll periods are defined and active.
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee master data (infotypes 0000, 0001, 0002, etc.) to ensure that all relevant information is correctly maintained.
  Run Time Evaluation: If applicable, ensure that time evaluation has been run successfully for the employees before processing payroll.
  Consult Payroll Schema: Review the payroll schema (transaction code: PE01) to ensure that it is correctly configured to determine payroll periods.
  Check for Errors in Previous Runs: Look for any errors or issues in previous payroll runs that may have affected the current payroll processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PE03 (Payroll Periods), PE01 (Payroll Schema), and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) for troubleshooting.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on payroll configuration and processing.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.