How To Fix HRGB_GBRTI021 - Number of earnings peroid is nil

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_GBRTI - Messages for RTI

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Number of earnings peroid is nil

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRGB_GBRTI021 - Number of earnings peroid is nil ?

  The SAP error message HRGB_GBRTI021 with the description "Number of earnings period is nil" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with employee compensation data in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid earnings period for the employee, which is necessary for calculating payroll or processing compensation.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The earnings period may not be defined correctly in the system for the employee or the payroll area.
  Employee Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, particularly in the infotype related to payroll (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic pay).
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up correctly, or the payroll run may not have been initialized properly.
  Time Management Issues: If the employee is supposed to have time data (e.g., time sheets), and this data is missing or not processed correctly, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (transaction PA30) and verify that the relevant infotypes (especially infotype 0008 for basic pay) are correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the earnings period is defined and that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Control Record:
  
  Check the payroll control record (transaction PC00_MXX_CEDT) to ensure that it is set up correctly for the payroll period you are trying to process.
  Make sure that the payroll period is open and that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for payroll and earnings periods in the SAP system. This can be done through transaction SPRO (Customizing) and navigating to the relevant payroll settings.
  Ensure that the earnings period is defined for the payroll area and that it aligns with the employee's pay frequency.
  
  
  
  Run Time Evaluation:
  
  If applicable, ensure that time evaluation has been run for the employee, as this can impact the availability of earnings data.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Data:
  
  Look for any missing data in the employee's records that might be causing the issue. This includes checking for any missing time data or other relevant infotypes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and configuration to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test payroll run to verify that the issue has been resolved.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll.