How To Fix HRIESP085 - The report's HR Report Category must contain Payroll Period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRIESP - SMART PAYE

• Message number: 085

• Message text: The report's HR Report Category must contain Payroll Period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRIESP085 - The report's HR Report Category must contain Payroll Period ?

  The SAP error message HRIESP085 indicates that the report you are trying to execute does not have a defined Payroll Period in the HR Report Category. This is a common issue when generating reports related to payroll in SAP HR (Human Resources) module.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Payroll Period: The HR Report Category you are using does not have a Payroll Period defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the report category may not have been set up correctly to include the necessary parameters.
  Report Selection: The report you are trying to run may not be compatible with the selected report category.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRIESP085 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Report Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code HRIS or SPRO (for configuration).
  Navigate to the relevant section for HR Report Categories.
  Ensure that the Payroll Period is defined for the report category you are using.
  
  
  
  Modify Report Category:
  
  If the Payroll Period is missing, you will need to add it.
  You can do this by editing the report category settings and ensuring that the Payroll Period field is included.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Report:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct report that is compatible with the selected report category.
  If necessary, switch to a different report category that includes the Payroll Period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific report you are trying to run for any additional requirements or configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and SE38 (Execute Report).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the specific report or error message for additional guidance or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify report categories in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRIESP085 error and successfully generate your payroll reports.