How To Fix HRFPM508 - Open line item &1 cannot be processed in closed period &2

HRFPM508 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM - Messages Budget Planning & Budget Execution

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Open line item &1 cannot be processed in closed period &2

What causes this issue?

The completion indicator is not set for the document line item processed
by the system during commitment creation. However, its due date is
before the closing date that is currently set for the company code in
the system.

System Response

Processing will be declined by the system.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the completion indicator for the associated document has
been adjusted by the program <DS:RE.RHRFPM_SET_CLOSED_INDICATOR>
Processing of Completion Indicator for Commitment Documents</>.
If necessary, you can adjust the closing date in maintenance view
V_T77HRFPMCLSNGA or Customizing view V_T77HRFPM_CLSNG.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRFPM508 - Details

• The SAP error message HRFPM508 indicates that there is an attempt to process an open line item in a closed period, which is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) and Payroll Management when trying to make changes or process payroll for a period that has already been closed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Period: The primary cause of this error is that the payroll period you are trying to process has already been closed. In SAP, once a payroll period is closed, no further changes can be made to the payroll data for that period.
  Open Line Item: There may be open line items (e.g., pending transactions, adjustments, or corrections) that are still associated with the closed period, which are preventing further processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the payroll period in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant payroll processing transaction (e.g., PC00_MXX_CALC) and checking