How To Fix AH519 - Schema &1: no steps in period &2 to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AH - IS-U billing (master data)

• Message number: 519

• Message text: Schema &1: no steps in period &2 to &3

What causes this issue?

No active schema steps were found for the period &v2& to &v3&. Possible
causes are:
All schema steps are season-related. However, the season periods do not
cover the whole billing period
You perform a period-end billing and the schema contains no period-end
billing rate
You perform a backbilling and the schema contains no steps which can be
backbilled

System Response

Billing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Correct the structure of schema &v1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AH519 - Schema &1: no steps in period &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message AH519 indicates that there are no steps defined in the specified schema for the given period. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or time evaluation, where the system expects to find defined processing steps for a specific time frame but does not.
  Cause:
  
  No Steps Defined: The most common cause is that the schema referenced in the error message does not have any processing steps defined for the specified period.
  Incorrect Configuration: The schema might not be correctly configured for the specific employee group or payroll area.
  Period Mismatch: The period specified in the error message may not align with the periods for which the schema is configured.
  Inactive Schema: The schema might be inactive or not assigned to the relevant payroll area or employee group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Schema Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Schema Maintenance) and check the schema mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that there are processing steps defined for the specified period.
  
  
  
  Review Period Settings:
  
  Verify that the period specified in the error message is within the range of periods for which the schema is configured.
  Check the payroll calendar and ensure that the periods are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Assign Schema:
  
  Ensure that the schema is assigned to the relevant payroll area or employee group. This can be done in the configuration settings under Payroll.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Steps:
  
  If there are steps defined but they are inactive, you may need to activate them or add new steps as necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on the schema and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PE01: Schema Maintenance
  PE02: Function Module Maintenance
  PE03: Schema Assignment
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll or time evaluation to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP payroll configurations.