How To Fix HRGB_GPG004 - GPG Error: Part Period Factor &1 is not valid (Feature GBPPF)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_GPG - HR: Messages for Gender Pay Gap Reporting

• Message number: 004

• Message text: GPG Error: Part Period Factor &1 is not valid (Feature GBPPF)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRGB_GPG004 - GPG Error: Part Period Factor &1 is not valid (Feature GBPPF) ?

  The SAP error message HRGB_GPG004 with the description "GPG Error: Part Period Factor &1 is not valid (Feature GBPPF)" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the UK, particularly when dealing with the calculation of part-period factors for employees.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the part-period factor (PPF) being referenced is not valid. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The part-period factor may not be correctly defined in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant configuration tables or incorrect settings in the payroll schema.
  
  
  Invalid Data: The employee record may have an invalid or missing value for the part-period factor, which is necessary for payroll calculations.
  
  
  Feature GBPPF: The feature GBPPF (Part Period Factor) is used to determine the appropriate part-period factor based on the employee's data. If this feature is not correctly configured or if the necessary data is missing, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE03 to check the feature GBPPF.
  Ensure that the part-period factors are correctly defined in the relevant tables (e.g., T511P for part-period factors).
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to review the employee's master data.
  Check if the part-period factor is correctly maintained in the employee's infotype (e.g., IT0008 for basic pay).
  
  
  
  Validate Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema being used to ensure that it correctly references the part-period factor.
  Use transaction code PE01 to review the payroll schema and ensure that it is correctly set up to handle part-period factors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, run a test payroll for the affected employee to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing in the UK for any specific guidelines or updates regarding part-period factors.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE03: Maintain Features
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PE01: Maintain Payroll Schema
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T511P: Part Period Factors
  T511K: Payroll Constants
  
  
  
  Features:
  
  GBPPF: Feature for determining part-period factors in UK payroll.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRGB_GPG004 error in your SAP system.