How To Fix HRCALFIREPORTING019 - Payroll period for payroll area &1 and undefined period &2 modifier

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCALFIREPORTING - Messages for Finnish payroll reporting

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Payroll period for payroll area &1 and undefined period &2 modifier

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRCALFIREPORTING019 - Payroll period for payroll area &1 and undefined period &2 modifier ?

  The SAP error message HRCALFIREPORTING019 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the payroll period configuration for a specific payroll area and an undefined period modifier.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Period Modifier: The error suggests that the payroll period modifier for the specified payroll area is not defined in the system. This could happen if the payroll period has not been set up correctly in the configuration.
  Incorrect Payroll Area Configuration: The payroll area may not have the correct settings or may not be linked to the appropriate payroll periods.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the employee master records or payroll control records that reference the payroll area and period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll Areas > Define Payroll Periods.
  Ensure that the payroll area in question has the correct payroll periods defined.
  
  
  
  Define Period Modifiers:
  
  In the same configuration area, check if the period modifiers are defined for the payroll area.
  If they are missing, you will need to create them according to your organization's payroll processing requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master records (infotype 0001 and 0003) to ensure that the payroll area and period modifiers are correctly assigned.
  Make sure that the employees are assigned to the correct payroll area.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Control Record:
  
  Check the payroll control record (transaction code PC00_MXX_CALC) to ensure that it is set up correctly for the payroll area and that the period modifier is defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HCM functional consultant for specific configurations related to your organization’s payroll setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Processing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that payroll processing can continue without issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRCALFIREPORTING019 error in your SAP system.