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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the payroll period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Payroll Period: Check the payroll period you are trying to access. Ensure that it is correctly defined in the system and that you are using the correct date range.
  Check Payroll Area Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the payroll area in the SAP system and ensure that the payroll periods are correctly set up.
  Review Payroll Runs: Check if the payroll run for the specified period has been executed. If not, you may need to run the payroll for that period.
  Unlock Period: If the payroll period is locked, you may need to unlock it or check with your payroll administrator to see if it can be processed.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll data for the specified period. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA03 (Maintain Payroll Areas) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to check payroll configurations and run payroll.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.