How To Fix HRCMP00REPORTING123 - No period parameter is maintained for the payroll area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCMP00REPORTING - Compensation Management: Reporting and Workflow

• Message number: 123

• Message text: No period parameter is maintained for the payroll area

What causes this issue?

The period parameters for the desired payroll area have not been
maintained.
The payroll area is set by the country grouping <(>&<)>V1<(>&<)>, pay
scale <(>&<)>V2<(>&<)>, <(>&<)>V3<(>&<)>, and the pay scale indicator
<(>&<)>V4<(>&<)>.

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

System Response

The system cannot determine the period.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the entry in table "Pay Scale -> Period Parameter Assignment"
(T510W).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRCMP00REPORTING123 - No period parameter is maintained for the payroll area ?

  The SAP error message HRCMP00REPORTING123 indicates that there is no period parameter maintained for the payroll area in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to run a payroll report or process that requires a specific period to be defined for the payroll area, but the system cannot find this information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payroll area may not have a defined period parameter in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area you are trying to use may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll area or its parameters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> Personnel Management -> Payroll -> Payroll Area -> Define Payroll Area
  
  Ensure that the payroll area you are using has the necessary period parameters defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Period Parameters:
  
  If the payroll area is missing period parameters, you will need to maintain them. This can usually be done in the same configuration area where you defined the payroll area.
  Make sure to specify the start and end dates for the payroll periods.
  
  
  
  Verify Payroll Area Assignment:
  
  Check if the employees are correctly assigned to the payroll area in their master data (infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment).
  Ensure that the payroll area is active and correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user running the report has the necessary authorizations to access the payroll area and its parameters. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try running the report or process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee assignments or SPRO for configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring payroll areas and period parameters.
  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.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message HRCMP00REPORTING123 and successfully run your payroll reports.