How To Fix 5M267 - No period modifier found for payr. area & in T549Q, period & year & found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 267

• Message text: No period modifier found for payr. area & in T549Q, period & year & found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M267 - No period modifier found for payr. area & in T549Q, period & year & found ?

  The SAP error message 5M267 indicates that there is no period modifier found for the specified payroll area in the table T549Q for the given period and year. This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for the payroll period.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payroll area specified does not have a corresponding entry in the T549Q table for the specified period and year.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area being referenced may be incorrect or not set up properly in the system.
  Period Modifier Not Defined: The period modifier for the payroll area may not have been defined or may have been deleted.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the payroll area, period, or year being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check T549Q Table: 
  
  Go to transaction code SE16N or SE11 and check the entries in the T549Q table.
  Ensure that there is an entry for the specified payroll area, period, and year.
  
  
  
  Define Period Modifier:
  
  If the entry is missing, you will need to define the period modifier for the payroll area.
  This can typically be done in the configuration settings under SPRO ? Payroll ? Payroll: General Settings ? Define Period Modifiers.
  
  
  
  Verify Payroll Area:
  
  Ensure that the payroll area is correctly set up in the system.
  Check the configuration for the payroll area in SPRO ? Personnel Management ? Payroll ? Payroll Areas.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Review the input data for any typographical errors in the payroll area, period, or year.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  T549Q Table: This table contains the period modifiers for payroll processing. Each entry links a payroll area to a specific period and year.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Areas) and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) for further troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to payroll processing and period modifiers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5M267 and ensure that your payroll processing can proceed without issues.