How To Fix 5F712 - This payroll period is not found for &1 date.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 712

• Message text: This payroll period is not found for &1 date.

What causes this issue?

On the date &V1&, modifier &V2& contains no entry in the table of
payroll periods (T549Q).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F712 - This payroll period is not found for &1 date. ?

  The SAP error message 5F712 ("This payroll period is not found for &1 date.") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system cannot find a valid payroll period for the specified date. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Date: The date specified in the payroll processing does not fall within any defined payroll periods.
  Missing Payroll Periods: The payroll periods may not be defined correctly in the system for the relevant payroll area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings, such as incorrect settings in the payroll schema or calendar.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry, such as entering the wrong employee number or payroll area.
  Time Evaluation Issues: If time evaluation is not processed correctly, it may lead to discrepancies in payroll periods.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payroll Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE03 (Maintain Payroll Periods) and verify that the payroll periods are correctly defined for the relevant payroll area and date.
  Ensure that the payroll period includes the date you are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Verify Date:
  
  Double-check the date you are using in the payroll processing. Ensure it is within the defined payroll period.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the payroll schema and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Review the payroll control record (transaction code PA03) to ensure it is correctly set for the payroll run.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the employee master data is correctly maintained, including the payroll area and other relevant information.
  
  
  
  Run Time Evaluation:
  
  If applicable, ensure that time evaluation has been run successfully for the relevant period. You can use transaction code PT60 to run time evaluation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE03: Maintain Payroll Periods
  PA03: Maintain Payroll Control Record
  PT60: Time Evaluation
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access payroll processing functions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Payroll for further assistance.