How To Fix HRGB_GBSXP004 - NCALE "P"eriod mark missing on &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_GBSXP - Message for GBSXP

• Message number: 004

• Message text: NCALE "P"eriod mark missing on &1

What causes this issue?

"P"eriod marks are created for the first day of a period of history.
(that is, the PIW-linked start date or the start of the Maternity Pay
Period, Adoptive Pay Period or Paternity Pay Period).
A later absence may be part of this period of history, that is, a
linked PIW or a separate absence in the same MPP, APP or PPP. In this
case, if the first day of the period of history is NOT being processed
by GBSXP, then the entry must already exist on the National Calendar
Table NCALE (PCNAT), as it must have been processed by an earlier run
of GBSXP.
If the "P"eriod mark is not on NCALE then the order of processing of
NCALE has been corrupted and this error message is raised.

System Response

A permanent error has occurred during the processing of the payroll for
this employee. Payroll processing for the employee has been terminated.

How to fix this error?

1) Re-process the employee through payroll after checking that the
Master Data Change Date (IT0003-RRDAT) has been updated to re-process
this date.
2) Check that your payroll subschema for "Up to Gross" (i.e. ZT00)
respects the order and structure of the SAP- delivered payroll
subschema GT00.
3) If you cannot resolve this issue, raise an OSS message stating that
this error has occurred.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRGB_GBSXP004 - NCALE "P"eriod mark missing on &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRGB_GBSXP004 with the description "NCALE 'P' eriod mark missing on &1" typically relates to issues in the configuration of the calendar or date formats in the SAP system, particularly in the context of HR (Human Resources) or payroll processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Period Mark: The error indicates that there is a missing period mark (.) in the date format or calendar configuration. This could occur if the date format is not correctly defined in the system settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The calendar settings for the specific payroll area or personnel area may not be set up correctly, leading to this error when the system attempts to process payroll or related functions.
  Data Entry Issues: If the data being processed (like dates) does not conform to the expected format, it can trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Format Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management -> Payroll -> Payroll: General Settings -> Define Date Formats.
  Ensure that the date format includes the necessary period marks and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Calendar Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the calendar used in the payroll area.
  Ensure that the calendar settings are correctly defined and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the data being processed to ensure that all date entries conform to the expected format.
  Correct any entries that may be missing period marks or are incorrectly formatted.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payroll or the process that was generating the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or support for further guidance on the specific error message and its implications.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and SPRO for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRGB_GBSXP004 error in your SAP system.