How To Fix 5C292 - Period must be manually supplemented after import

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 292

• Message text: Period must be manually supplemented after import

What causes this issue?

Upon selecting, an empty period was determined.
This usually occurs for retroactive payments for the previous year to
persons that left in the previous year. The last time the form was
printed from the wage program no period was allowed to be printed.

System Response

To get a formal valid data record for the import, '01.01.1900 - 01.01.19
00' was entered as the period.

How to fix this error?

The data record can be imported into the form software of the canton of
Geneva ("Formalix"), but must be manually postprocessed subsequently.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C292 - Period must be manually supplemented after import ?

  The SAP error message 5C292 ("Period must be manually supplemented after import") typically occurs in the context of data imports, particularly when dealing with financial or controlling data. This error indicates that the system requires manual intervention to complete the data import process for a specific period.
  Cause:
  The error is usually triggered by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Period Data: The import process did not include all necessary period data, which is required for the system to process the information correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how periods are handled during imports, and these settings may not align with the data being imported.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being imported may not meet the integrity constraints defined in the system, leading to the requirement for manual supplementation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  Check Import Data: Review the data being imported to ensure that all required fields, especially those related to periods, are included and correctly formatted.
  Manual Supplementation: As the error suggests, you may need to manually supplement the missing period data. This can typically be done through the relevant transaction codes in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like FB50 for financial postings).
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the import process. Ensure that the settings for period handling are correctly defined and that they match the data being imported.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling period data during imports.
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform a test import with a smaller dataset to verify that the issue has been resolved before proceeding with larger imports.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing financial data, such as FB50 (General Ledger Account Document Entry), FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific fixes or workarounds.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the import has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the periods in question.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific SAP environment and configuration.