How To Fix HRGB_PAE338 - PAE Error; Pay Reference Period for &1 too long (&2 - &3)

HRGB_PAE338 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_PAE - HR: Messages for pension auto enrolment

• Message number: 338

• Message text: PAE Error; Pay Reference Period for &1 too long (&2 - &3)

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HRGB_PAE338 - Details

• The SAP error message HRGB_PAE338 indicates that there is an issue with the pay reference period in the payroll process. Specifically, it suggests that the pay reference period for the specified employee (represented by &1) is too long, with the error message providing the start date (&2) and end date (&3) of the pay reference period.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when the pay reference period exceeds the allowed limits set in the system. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Configuration Settings: The payroll configuration may have limits on the maximum duration of the pay reference period.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the employee's payroll information, such as an incorrect start or end date for the pay reference period.
  Changes in Employment Status: Changes in the employee's status (e.g., leave of absence, termination) that affect the payroll processing period.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRGB_PAE338 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: