How To Fix HRGB_LGPS004 - LGPS: Calculation of the previous pay period missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_LGPS - HR: Messages for LGPS

• Message number: 004

• Message text: LGPS: Calculation of the previous pay period missing

What causes this issue?

This employee has an inconsistency in their payroll results.

System Response

This should never occur. This employee will be rejected during payroll
processing.

How to fix this error?

This employee cannot be processed through the payroll unless their LGPS
scheme rules have been overridden by entering the "Employee Specific
Record Indicator", "EEs" and "ERs" percentage rates on the employee's
Pension Details infotype (0071). This will have to be done against ALL
the LGPS schemes that the employee has during this payroll period.
Once the Pension Details have been overridden the payroll function GBLGP
will ignore the records and the employee will process through the
payroll without being rejected.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRGB_LGPS004 - LGPS: Calculation of the previous pay period missing ?

  The SAP error message HRGB_LGPS004 with the description "LGPS: Calculation of the previous pay period missing" typically occurs in the context of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) in the UK. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary data for the previous pay period, which is essential for calculating pension contributions or benefits.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Payroll Results: The payroll results for the previous pay period may not have been generated or posted correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payroll or pension settings that prevent the system from accessing the required data.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be errors in the employee's master data or payroll data that affect the calculation.
  Timing Issues: The error may occur if the payroll for the previous period has not been finalized or if there are timing issues in the processing of payroll runs.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payroll Results: Verify that the payroll for the previous period has been successfully processed. You can do this by checking the payroll results in the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0008 for basic pay).
  Run Payroll for Previous Period: If the payroll for the previous period has not been run, you may need to execute the payroll run for that period to generate the necessary results.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the LGPS and payroll is set up correctly. This includes checking the relevant schemas, rules, and infotypes.
  Correct Data Entry: Review the employee's master data and payroll data for any inconsistencies or errors that may affect the calculations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to LGPS and payroll processing for any specific guidance or updates that may address this issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as IT0008 (Basic Pay), IT0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions), and IT0015 (Additional Payments) as they may contain critical data for payroll calculations.
  Pension Schemes: Understand the specific rules and regulations governing the LGPS, as these can impact how payroll data is processed and reported.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to the LGPS calculations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.