How To Fix 5M584 - Specify the payroll period that should be used

5M584 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 584

• Message text: Specify the payroll period that should be used

What causes this issue?

You have not specified a payroll period (either regular or special) ,
for which the data is relevant.

System Response

The system stops processing until you have specified the payroll
period.

How to fix this error?

Specify the relevant payroll period.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5M584 - Specify the payroll period that should be used ?

  The SAP error message 5M584, which states "Specify the payroll period that should be used," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system requires a specific payroll period to be defined for processing payroll-related tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Period: The most common cause of this error is that the payroll period has not been specified in the payroll processing transaction or configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the payroll schema or the payroll area settings.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the payroll period when initiating the payroll run or related processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify the Payroll Period:
  
  When you are in the payroll processing transaction (e.g., PC00_MXX_CALC), ensure that you enter the correct payroll period in the relevant field. This usually includes specifying the start