How To Fix HRBEN00PAYROLL012 - Payroll period not maintained for period parameter &1 on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00PAYROLL - Error messages for Benefits - Payroll

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Payroll period not maintained for period parameter &1 on &2

What causes this issue?

No payroll period begin and end dates could be determined for the
period parameter &V1& on &V2& (table T549Q).

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?

For period the parameter &V1&, maintain payroll begin and end dates in
table T549Q at least until &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00PAYROLL012 - Payroll period not maintained for period parameter &1 on &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00PAYROLL012 indicates that the payroll period has not been maintained for the specified period parameter in the payroll processing. This error typically occurs when the system is unable to find the necessary configuration for the payroll period that is required to process payroll for the specified date.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Period Configuration: The payroll period for the specified date has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Date: The date being processed may not fall within the defined payroll periods.
  Incorrect Parameter: The period parameter being referenced may be incorrect or not set up properly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Period Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for payroll periods in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the payroll period for the specified date is defined and active.
  You can check this in the following path: SPRO > Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll: Basic Settings > Define Payroll Periods.
  
  
  
  Verify the Date:
  
  Ensure that the date you are trying to process falls within the defined payroll periods.
  If the date is outside the range of defined payroll periods, you may need to adjust the date or add a new payroll period.
  
  
  
  Review Period Parameter:
  
  Check the period parameter being used in the payroll processing. Ensure that it is correctly set up and corresponds to the payroll period configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to payroll processing in your SAP system to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA03 (Maintain Payroll Areas) or SM30 (Table Maintenance) to check and maintain payroll-related configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to payroll processing and error messages for additional guidance or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payroll configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP HR and Payroll.