How To Fix HRIESP057 - Error; Period Modifier &1 not defined (T549R)

HRIESP057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRIESP - SMART PAYE

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Error; Period Modifier &1 not defined (T549R)

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HRIESP057 - Details

• The SAP error message HRIESP057, which states "Period Modifier &1 not defined (T549R)," typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) and payroll processing. This error indicates that the system is trying to use a period modifier that has not been defined in the T549R table.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Definition: The specified period modifier (represented by &1) is not defined in the T549R table, which is used to store period modifiers for payroll processing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the period modifier is incorrectly set up or referenced in the payroll schema or other related configurations.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typo or incorrect entry in the payroll processing configuration or in the employee master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRIESP057 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check T549R Table:
  
  Go to transaction code SE16 or SE16N in SAP.
  Enter the table name T549R