How To Fix 5Z241 - Payment start does not match the start date in infotype 0326

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Payment start does not match the start date in infotype 0326

What causes this issue?

If a data record is flagged as a correction, there must already be a
record for infotype 0326 with a start date that matches the payment
start of the submitted record. The selected infotype record has the
start date &V1&, however, the payment start date in the submitted
record is &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Check the delimitation of the date &V2& in infotype 0326 for the
person. If necessary, delimit the date manually.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z241 - Payment start does not match the start date in infotype 0326 ?

  The SAP error message 5Z241 indicates that there is a mismatch between the payment start date specified in the payroll or payment processing and the start date defined in Infotype 0326 (which is related to the payment information for employees). This error typically arises during payroll processing or when trying to execute a payment run.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The payment start date you are trying to use does not align with the start date recorded in Infotype 0326 for the employee.
  The Infotype 0326 may not have been maintained correctly, or the payment start date is set incorrectly in the payroll or payment run.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype 0326:
  
  Go to the employee's master data and check Infotype 0326.
  Ensure that the start date in Infotype 0326 is correct and corresponds to the payment period you are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Start Date:
  
  If the payment start date in your payroll or payment run is incorrect, adjust it to match the start date in Infotype 0326.
  
  
  
  Maintain Infotype 0326:
  
  If the Infotype 0326 is missing or incorrectly maintained, you may need to create or update it with the correct start date.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the payroll configuration settings are correct and that there are no discrepancies in the payment processing logic.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert for specific guidelines related to Infotype 0326 and payment processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0326: This infotype is used to manage payment information for employees, including payment methods, bank details, and payment periods.
  Payroll Processing: Ensure that all relevant infotypes are correctly maintained before running payroll to avoid errors.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5Z241 and ensure that the payment processing runs smoothly.