How To Fix 5Z049 - Payroll periods have a period gap between & and &

5Z049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Z - IS-HR/PSG Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Payroll periods have a period gap between & and &

What causes this issue?

There are no payroll results for the specified period.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Run payroll for the specified period.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z049 - Payroll periods have a period gap between & and & ?

  The SAP error message 5Z049 indicates that there is a gap in the payroll periods for a specific employee or group of employees. This typically occurs when the payroll periods defined in the system do not align correctly, leading to inconsistencies in payroll processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Periods: There may be missing payroll periods in the configuration for the employee's payroll area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll periods may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to gaps.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or changes in the payroll periods may have created inconsistencies.
  Changes in Employment Status: If an employee's status changes (e.g., from active to inactive), it may affect the payroll periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Period Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payroll periods in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path for payroll period settings and ensure that all required periods are defined without gaps.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master