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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRGB_PAE338 - PAE Error; Pay Reference Period for &1 too long (&2 - &3) ?

  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: Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the maximum pay reference period is set correctly. This can usually be found in the payroll schema or configuration settings.
  
  
  Review Employee Data: Check the employee's payroll data for any discrepancies. Ensure that the pay reference period dates are correct and within the allowed limits.
  
  
  Adjust Pay Reference Period: If the pay reference period is indeed too long, you may need to adjust it. This can involve:
  
  Shortening the pay reference period in the employee's payroll data.
  Ensuring that the payroll run is set up correctly to process the employee's data within the allowed timeframe.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling pay reference periods and related configurations.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and employee data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PE03 (Maintain Payroll Schema) to review and adjust employee data and payroll configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on payroll processing.
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payroll process completes successfully.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.