How To Fix 5M102 - Payroll periods wrongly defined - error in customizing (t549q)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Payroll periods wrongly defined - error in customizing (t549q)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M102 - Payroll periods wrongly defined - error in customizing (t549q) ?

  The SAP error message 5M102 indicates that there is an issue with the payroll periods defined in the system, specifically in the customizing settings for payroll periods (table T549Q). This error typically arises when the payroll periods are not correctly defined or configured for the specific payroll area.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll periods for the specific payroll area may not be set up correctly in the customizing settings.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the T549Q table for the payroll area in question.
  Overlapping Periods: The defined payroll periods may overlap or conflict with each other.
  Invalid Periods: The periods defined may not align with the expected fiscal or calendar year.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Personnel Management -> Payroll -> Payroll: General -> Define Payroll Periods
  
  Verify that the payroll periods for the relevant payroll area are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Table T549Q:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE16N to view the contents of table T549Q.
  Check if the entries for the payroll area are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Correct Any Issues:
  
  If you find any missing or incorrect entries, you will need to add or modify them accordingly.
  Ensure that there are no overlapping periods and that the periods are valid.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Payroll.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE16/SE16N (to view table data)
  SPRO (to access the customizing settings)
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  T549Q (Payroll periods)
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the 5M102 error in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.