How To Fix 5J423 - Pay date of payroll period(first) & & is not between the validity dates

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5J - Error messages HR Master Data Japan

• Message number: 423

• Message text: Pay date of payroll period(first) & & is not between the validity dates

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5J423 - Pay date of payroll period(first) & & is not between the validity dates ?

  The SAP error message 5J423 indicates that there is an issue with the pay date of a payroll period not falling within the defined validity dates for a specific payroll configuration. This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system checks the validity of the pay date against the defined parameters in the payroll settings.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Pay Date: The pay date for the payroll period is set outside the validity dates defined in the payroll configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The payroll area or wage type may have validity dates that do not encompass the pay date being processed.
  Master Data Issues: Employee master data may have incorrect or outdated information regarding payroll periods or pay dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration in SAP (usually in the IMG under Payroll settings) and verify the validity dates for the payroll area or wage type.
  Ensure that the pay date for the payroll period falls within these validity dates.
  
  
  
  Adjust Pay Date:
  
  If the pay date is incorrect, adjust it to fall within the valid range. This may involve changing the payroll period settings or the specific pay date for the employee.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data to ensure that all relevant payroll information is correct and up to date.
  Look for any discrepancies in the payroll area or pay frequency that might affect the pay date.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific details on how to adjust payroll configurations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to access the relevant configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to payroll processing and error messages for additional guidance or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to payroll configurations and employee master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further troubleshooting.