How To Fix GP181 - Value for & in period & must be & &

GP181 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 181

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP181 - Value for & in period & must be & & ?

  The SAP error message GP181 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with payroll or personnel administration. This error indicates that there is an issue with the value assigned to a specific field for a given period, and it usually involves a mismatch or an invalid entry.
  
  Cause:
  The error message GP181 "Value for & in period & must be & &" generally arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Value Assignment: The value assigned to a specific field (e.g., wage type, absence type, etc.) does not meet the expected criteria for the specified period.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate what values are permissible for certain fields during specific periods.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to invalid values being entered for payroll or personnel records.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (e.g., employee master