How To Fix HRITFDEST004 - The statement period must be increased if &1 changes

HRITFDEST004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRITFDEST - HR Infotype Framework Germany Taxes

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The statement period must be increased if &1 changes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRITFDEST004 - The statement period must be increased if &1 changes ?

  The SAP error message HRITFDEST004 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with infotypes and time management. This error indicates that the statement period must be increased because there has been a change in the data that requires a longer period for processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when there is a change in an infotype (such as an employee's time data, payroll data, or other relevant information) that affects the statement period. The statement period is the timeframe over which certain calculations or evaluations are performed. If the data changes and the current statement period is not sufficient to accommodate these changes, the system raises this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRITFDEST004 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Increase the Statement Period:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP where the statement period is defined.
  Increase the statement period to ensure it covers the necessary