How To Fix AJ624 - No periods to be set up exist in schema &2 for category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 624

• Message text: No periods to be set up exist in schema &2 for category &1

What causes this issue?

You are using schema &v2& with dynamic period control. The category of
period &v1& to be created is in the current billing. You have not
entered any periods to be created for this category.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You must adjust the Customizing for Dynamic Period Control for schema
&v2&, so that at least one period is to be created for each category.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ624 - No periods to be set up exist in schema &2 for category &1 ?

  The SAP error message AJ624 indicates that there are no periods set up in the specified schema for the specified category. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or time management, where the system expects certain configurations to be in place for the payroll schema or time evaluation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the payroll schema (or time evaluation schema) does not have any periods defined for the specified category. This could happen if the schema was not properly configured or if the configuration was deleted or not transported correctly.
  Incorrect Schema Assignment: The employee or the payroll area may not be assigned to the correct schema, leading to the system not finding the expected periods.
  Period Definition Issues: The periods may not have been defined for the specific category in the schema, or the periods may have been defined incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Schema Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Schema Maintenance) and check the schema specified in the error message.
  Verify that the periods for the specified category are defined correctly in the schema. If they are missing, you will need to add them.
  
  
  
  Define Periods:
  
  If periods are not defined, you can create them by using the appropriate function in the schema. Ensure that the periods align with your payroll or time management requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area and that the payroll area is linked to the correct schema. You can check this in the employee master data (transaction code PA30).
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on configuring payroll schemas and periods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE01: Schema Maintenance
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SM30: Table Maintenance (for checking configuration tables)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll or time evaluation to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the AJ624 error message in SAP.