How To Fix HRAU_STP021 - ETP Payment date is outside the financial year. Cannot save.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRAU_STP - STP Details

• Message number: 021

• Message text: ETP Payment date is outside the financial year. Cannot save.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRAU_STP021 - ETP Payment date is outside the financial year. Cannot save. ?

  The SAP error message HRAU_STP021 indicates that the payment date specified in the transaction is outside the financial year that is currently open in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to process a payment or a transaction that has a date that falls outside the range of the financial periods that are currently active.
  Cause:
  
  Payment Date Issue: The payment date you are trying to enter is either in a previous financial year or in a future financial year that has not yet been opened.
  Closed Financial Year: The financial year you are trying to post to has been closed, and no further transactions can be processed for that year.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings may restrict posting to certain periods based on the configuration of the financial year variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Date: Verify the payment date you are trying to enter. Ensure that it falls within the open financial year.
  Open Financial Year: If the payment date is valid but falls in a closed financial year, you may need to open that financial year in the system (if applicable and allowed by your organization's policies).
  Adjust Date: If the payment date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date within the open financial year.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the financial year settings or need to make changes, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure compliance with financial policies.
  Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction type you are using allows for posting in the desired financial year.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Financial Year Variant: Check the financial year variant settings in the SAP configuration (transaction code OB29) to understand the periods that are open or closed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in checking or adjusting financial periods, such as OB52 (to open/close posting periods).
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to financial periods or to post transactions.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.