How To Fix HRIESP088 - Error; employee has more than 1 payroll period to submit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRIESP - SMART PAYE

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Error; employee has more than 1 payroll period to submit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRIESP088 - Error; employee has more than 1 payroll period to submit ?

  The SAP error message HRIESP088 indicates that an employee has more than one payroll period that needs to be submitted. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with payroll processing.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Payroll Periods: The employee has not submitted their payroll data for multiple periods, which can happen if the payroll process was not completed for previous periods.
  Pending Submissions: There may be pending submissions or approvals for payroll data that have not been finalized.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the payroll settings that are causing the system to recognize multiple periods as pending.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Pending Payroll Periods: Review the payroll periods for the employee in question. Ensure that all required submissions for previous periods are completed.
  Submit Payroll Data: If there are pending submissions, complete and submit the payroll data for those periods. This may involve entering or approving time data, bonuses, or other payroll-related information.
  Review Payroll Status: Use transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC or PC00_MXX_CEDT to check the payroll status and ensure that all necessary actions have been taken.
  Consult with Payroll Administrator: If you are unsure about the status of the payroll periods, consult with your payroll administrator or HR department for assistance.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review the system configuration settings related to payroll processing. This may require the involvement of an SAP HCM consultant or technical support.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on payroll processing and error handling.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to submit payroll data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRIESP088 error and ensure that the employee's payroll data is submitted correctly.