How To Fix 5K160 - Pay period type &1 not supported for ROE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Pay period type &1 not supported for ROE

What causes this issue?

Pay period parameter <LB>&V1&</> is not supported in this release of the
system.

System Response

Because pay period parameter <LB>&V1&</> is not supported, the ROE
Workbench cannot determine the correct number of consecutive pay periods
that are required for ROE reporting.
The ROE Workbench uses the following guidelines to determine the number
of pay periods that are required for ROE reporting:
<NP> Pay Period Type Number of consecutive pay periods to report
for:</>

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

<NP> Total Insurable Hours Total Insurable
Earnings</>
<NP> Weekly Last 53 pay periods Last 27 pay periods
</>
<NP> Biweekly Last 27 pay periods Last 14 pay periods
</>
<NP> Semi-monthly Last 25 pay periods Last 13 pay periods
</>
<NP> Monthly Last 13 pay periods Last 7 pay periods
</>
<NP> 13 PP/Year Last 14 pay periods Last 7 pay periods
</>
This release of the system does not support pay period types that are
not included in the above list.

How to fix this error?

Verify that pay period parameter <LB>&V1&</> is correct, and that it is
supported in this release. If pay period parameter <LB>&V1&</> is not
supported, contact SAP to pursue resolution of this error.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K160 - Pay period type &1 not supported for ROE ?

  The SAP error message 5K160, which states "Pay period type &1 not supported for ROE," typically occurs in the context of generating Records of Employment (ROE) in Canada. This error indicates that the pay period type specified in the payroll data is not compatible with the requirements for generating an ROE.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Pay Period Type: The pay period type defined in the payroll configuration does not match the types that are acceptable for ROE processing. Common pay period types include weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the payroll settings or in the ROE processing settings that does not recognize the specified pay period type.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in employee master records or payroll results could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pay Period Configuration:
  
  Review the pay period types configured in your SAP system. Ensure that the pay period type used for the employee is one that is supported for ROE processing.
  You can check the configuration in the SAP system under the payroll settings (transaction code: SPRO).
  
  
  
  Adjust Employee Master Data:
  
  Verify the employee's master data to ensure that the correct pay period type is assigned. This can be done using transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  
  
  
  Update Payroll Results:
  
  If the pay period type was changed after payroll results were generated, you may need to recalculate payroll for the affected periods. This can be done using transaction code: PC00_M99_CALC (for recalculating payroll).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ROE processing to ensure compliance with the latest requirements and configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ROE Requirements: Familiarize yourself with the requirements for generating Records of Employment in Canada, as they may change based on government regulations.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the ROE generation process works correctly without errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the 5K160 error and successfully generate the ROE for your employees.