How To Fix HRPADFR_DUCS046 - Please confirm that start of selection period is within year/quarter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADFR_DUCS - Message class for DUCS

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Please confirm that start of selection period is within year/quarter

What causes this issue?

You have entered a start date which is indeed included in the considered
declaration period but which does not correspond to the start date of
your declaration period.

System Response

The system returns a warning message.

How to fix this error?

Confirm that you wish to select the data for the date which you have
entered without however changing the period (annual, quarterly) of your
declaration.

How can this happen?

Your declaration (recap chart) is quarterly. For the third quarter, you
wish however to select the data for the 1st November and not for the 1st
October. You enter 1 November as the start date.
The system returns a warning message. You have changed the data
selection period without necessarily having changed the quarterly de
claration period.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADFR_DUCS046 - Please confirm that start of selection period is within year/quarter ?

  The SAP error message HRPADFR_DUCS046 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or reporting in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the start of the selection period specified in your payroll or reporting run is not valid, meaning it does not fall within the defined year or quarter.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date Range: The start date you have entered for the selection period is outside the permissible range for the specified year or quarter.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll or reporting module that restrict the selection period to certain dates.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters or filters set for the report or payroll run may not align with the expected date ranges.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Input: Verify the start date of the selection period you have entered. Ensure that it falls within the correct year or quarter.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for payroll or reporting in SAP. Ensure that the periods defined for payroll processing allow for the date you are trying to use.
  Adjust Parameters: If you are using a report or transaction that allows for parameter input, make sure that all parameters are set correctly and that the date range is valid.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or report you are using to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP HR, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.