How To Fix HRBEN00FMODULES154 - No payroll period found for the period parameter &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00FMODULES - Error Messages for Benefits - Function Modules

• Message number: 154

• Message text: No payroll period found for the period parameter &

What causes this issue?

In order to calculate a waiting period, the system tried to evaluate
the begin and end date of a payroll period for period parameter &V1& at
a certain key date. No corresponding payroll period information could
be found for this date in the <ZK>Payroll Periods</> table T549Q.

System Response

Processing terminated since the waiting date criteria could not be
calculated.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the table T549Q contains entries at least up to the
highest possible key date needed for benefits administration.
Make sure that you have not defined unreasonable waiting periods in
Customizing that make use of payroll periods to calculate the begin
date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES154 - No payroll period found for the period parameter & ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00FMODULES154 indicates that the system could not find a payroll period for the specified period parameter. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or benefits administration within the SAP Human Resources (HR) module.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Period Parameter: The period parameter provided may not correspond to any defined payroll period in the system.
  Missing Payroll Periods: The payroll periods may not be set up correctly in the system for the specified time frame.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll schema or in the payroll area settings.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction or report that is being executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Periods:
  
  Navigate to the payroll area configuration in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Verify that the payroll periods are correctly defined for the relevant payroll area and time frame.
  Ensure that the period parameter you are using matches one of the defined payroll periods.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the payroll schema to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the payroll area is correctly assigned to the employees in question.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the input parameters in the transaction or report to ensure they are correct.
  Ensure that you are using the correct date format and that the period parameter is valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the payroll period configuration and related settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.