How To Fix HRPADFI042 - Could not find period parameter & in table T549R.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADFI - Message Class For Finnish PA

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Could not find period parameter & in table T549R.

What causes this issue?

The system tried to determine the period unit for period modifier
&. This is defined in table T549R, but there was no such entry
for period modifer &.

System Response

Processing was stopped

How to fix this error?

Customize table T549R to contain the necessary period mifier entry for
&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADFI042 - Could not find period parameter & in table T549R. ?

  The SAP error message HRPADFI042 indicates that the system could not find a specific period parameter in the table T549R. This table is used in the context of payroll processing and contains various parameters related to payroll periods.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The period parameter that the system is trying to access is not defined in the T549R table. This could happen if the payroll periods have not been set up correctly for the relevant payroll area.
  
  
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area being processed may not have the necessary entries in the T549R table.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the configuration that leads to the system being unable to find the required period.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to missing entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Table T549R:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE11 to view the contents of table T549R.
  Verify if the required period parameter exists for the relevant payroll area.
  
  
  
  Maintain Payroll Periods:
  
  If the required entry is missing, you can add it using transaction code SM30 or SM31 to maintain the view for T549R.
  Ensure that the payroll periods are correctly defined for the payroll area in question.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the payroll area in transaction SPRO under the path: 
  
  Personnel Management -> Payroll -> Payroll Control -> Define Payroll Periods.
  
  
  Ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll configuration for any additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE16, SE11, SM30, SM31, SPRO
  Table T549R: Contains payroll period parameters.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPADFI042 error in your SAP system.