How To Fix GP411 - Period interval > total period (please change)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 411

• Message text: Period interval > total period (please change)

What causes this issue?

You have entered period frequency &V1&. The total planning period is
&V4& periods = from period &V2& - &V3&.
However, the period frequency can only be equal to the number of periods
in the complete planning period.

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?

Change the period frequency accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP411 - Period interval > total period (please change) ?

  The SAP error message GP411 ("Period interval > total period (please change)") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with payroll or time management. This error indicates that the specified period interval exceeds the total period defined for a particular payroll or time evaluation process.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Period Interval: The period interval defined in the payroll or time evaluation settings is greater than the total period that has been set up for processing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the payroll schema or time evaluation settings that leads to this discrepancy.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries in the payroll or time evaluation process may have been incorrectly specified, leading to an invalid period interval.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Settings: Review the period settings in the payroll or time evaluation configuration. Ensure that the period interval does not exceed the total period defined.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration in the SAP system (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings for payroll periods or time evaluation periods.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Period Interval: If the period interval is indeed greater than the total period, adjust it to a valid range that fits within the total period.
  
  This may involve changing the start and end dates or the frequency of the payroll run.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema: If applicable, check the payroll schema for any customizations that might be causing the issue. Ensure that the schema is correctly set up to handle the defined periods.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll and time management for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the payroll or time evaluation processes run smoothly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA03 (for maintaining payroll schemas) or PT60 (for time evaluation) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HCM expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.