How To Fix 70036 - A valid changeover period does not exist for &1 in table T500W

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 70 - HR: Messages in Master Data Reporting

• Message number: 036

• Message text: A valid changeover period does not exist for &1 in table T500W

What causes this issue?

Table T500W <LS>Valid Country Currencies</> is not properly maintained.
This table specifies validity periods for both the old national
currency and the euro for the country that is changing over to the
euro. The dual-currency phase arises out of these two entries.
At the moment, there is no common validity period for the two
currencies. It is possible that the end validity date of the old
currency is earlier than the start date of the new currency.

System Response

The system terminates the process. You can use the selection screen to
make new entries.

How to fix this error?

Specify the validity period for both the old national currency and the
euro for country key &V1& in table T500W <LS>Valid Country
Currencies</>.
You will find more information about pay scale currency conversion in
the documentation of report <DS:RE.RPUEMU00>RPUEMU00</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 70036 - A valid changeover period does not exist for &1 in table T500W ?

  The SAP error message 70036, which states "A valid changeover period does not exist for &1 in table T500W," typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration when the system is unable to find a valid changeover period for a specific employee or organizational unit in the T500W table.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that there is no valid changeover period defined for the employee or organizational unit in the T500W table. This can happen if the data has not been maintained correctly or if the changeover periods have not been set up for the relevant time frame.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for time management or personnel administration may not be correctly set up, leading to the absence of valid changeover periods.
  
  
  Date Range Issues: The date range being queried may not fall within any defined changeover periods, leading to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table T500W: Use transaction code SE16 or SE16N to view the contents of table T500W. Look for entries related to the employee or organizational unit in question. Ensure that there are valid changeover periods defined.
  
  
  Maintain Changeover Periods: If there are no valid entries, you will need to create or maintain the changeover periods. This can typically be done through the following transaction:
  
  Transaction Code: PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  Navigate to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0000 - Actions) and ensure that the changeover periods are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) for Time Management or Personnel Administration to ensure that the changeover periods are set up correctly. This may involve:
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO
  Navigate to the relevant sections for Time Management or Personnel Administration and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Date Validation: Ensure that the date range you are working with is valid and falls within the defined changeover periods.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or maintenance of changeover periods, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T500W: This table contains the changeover periods for various organizational units and employees. It is essential for time management and payroll processing.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes that may be related to the employee's data, such as Infotype 0000 (Actions), Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 70036 and ensure that valid changeover periods are in place for the relevant employees or organizational units.