How To Fix HRPADFI072 - Employee hired in between the statistics period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADFI - Message Class For Finnish PA

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Employee hired in between the statistics period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADFI072 - Employee hired in between the statistics period ?

  The SAP error message HRPADFI072 indicates that an employee has been hired during a statistics period, which can lead to issues when processing payroll or generating reports that require complete data for the entire period. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly in the area of reporting and statistics.
  Cause:
  
  Timing of Hire: The employee was hired after the start of the statistics period but before the payroll run or reporting process is completed.
  Statistics Period Configuration: The configuration of the statistics period may not align with the employee's hire date, leading to discrepancies in the data.
  Payroll Processing: The payroll run may be attempting to include the employee in a period where they do not have complete data (e.g., they were not employed for the entire period).
  
  Solution:
  
  Adjust Hire Date: If possible, adjust the hire date of the employee to align with the start of the statistics period. This may not always be feasible, especially if the hire date is correct.
  Modify Statistics Period: Review and, if necessary, modify the configuration of the statistics period to ensure it accommodates new hires appropriately.
  Exclude Employee from Current Period: If the employee's data cannot be included in the current statistics period, consider excluding them from the payroll run or report for that period.
  Run Payroll for the Employee Separately: If the employee needs to be processed, consider running payroll for them separately or in a different period where their data is complete.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert to understand how to handle new hires in relation to statistics periods.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on handling new hires in statistics periods.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP HR module related to payroll and statistics periods to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Testing: Conduct testing in a development or quality assurance environment to see how changes to hire dates or statistics periods affect payroll processing.
  User Training: Ensure that HR personnel are trained on the implications of hiring employees in relation to payroll processing and statistics reporting.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.