How To Fix GP179 - Value for & in period & should be & &

GP179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Value for & in period & should be & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP179 - Value for & in period & should be & & ?

  The SAP error message GP179 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with payroll processing or personnel administration. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy in the expected value for a specific field during a certain period.
  
  Cause:
  The error message GP179 "Value for & in period & should be & &" usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect values may have been entered in the relevant infotypes or payroll results.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the payroll schema or rules that govern how values are calculated or expected.
  Missing Data: Required data for the calculation may be missing or not properly maintained in the system.
  Period-Specific Rules: The error may be triggered if the value for a specific field does not meet the criteria defined for that particular payroll period.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GP179 error, you can