How To Fix 5K157 - Reporting period from &1 to &2 is invalid

5K157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Reporting period from &1 to &2 is invalid

What causes this issue?

The First Day Worked <LB>&V1&</> and the Last Day For Which Paid
<LB>&V2&</> were invalid, and therefore did not pass the ROE validation
check. For an ROE to be valid, the First Day Worked must precede or
fall on - but not follow - the Last Day For Which Paid.

System Response

ROE processing for this employee is terminated.
The ROE Workbench resumes processing with the next employee.

How to fix this error?

Review HR Master Data for the employee to verify the accuracy of the
employee's First Day Worked and Last Day For Which Paid.
If these dates are inaccurate, then correct them in HR Master Data.
After you have corrected the dates, return to your previous activity
and attempt to perform it again.
If these dates are accurate, or if you cannot resolve the error as
indicated above, then report it to your System Administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K157 - Reporting period from &1 to &2 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message 5K157, which states "Reporting period from &1 to &2 is invalid," typically occurs when there is an issue with the specified reporting period in a financial or reporting transaction. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the execution of reports, posting transactions, or when trying to access certain data within a specified time frame.
  Causes:
  
  
  Invalid Date Range: The reporting period specified (from &1 to &2) may not be valid. This could be due to:
  
  The start date is after the end date.
  The dates fall outside of the allowed fiscal periods.
  The dates are not in the correct format.
  
  
  
  Closed Periods: The reporting period may be closed in the system, meaning that no further postings or reporting can occur for that time frame.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the fiscal calendar or periods that do not align with the dates being used.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may