How To Fix 72202 - The requested payroll period does not exist

72202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 72 - Message Class for Time Management Reports

• Message number: 202

• Message text: The requested payroll period does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 72202 - The requested payroll period does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 72202, which states "The requested payroll period does not exist," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified payroll period for the employee or the payroll area being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Payroll Period: The payroll period specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect date range.
  Payroll Area Configuration: The payroll area may not be configured correctly, or the payroll period may not have been defined for the specific payroll area.
  Period Locking: The payroll period may be locked for processing, preventing any actions from being taken on it.
  Missing Payroll Run: The payroll run for the specified period may not have been executed, or it may have been deleted.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access