How To Fix HRPADRULP_CE001 - Illegal period &1-&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADRULP_CE - Messages of infotype 1655 (Legal Properties)

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Illegal period &1-&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADRULP_CE001 - Illegal period &1-&2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPADRULP_CE001 Illegal period &1-&2 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the specified period for payroll processing, which is not valid or not allowed for the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Period: The specified period (start date &1 and end date &2) does not exist in the system or is not configured correctly.
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up for the specified period, meaning that payroll cannot be processed for that time frame.
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for processing, either due to a previous payroll run or because it is outside the allowed processing window.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll schema or in the infotype records that prevent the processing of payroll for the specified period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Control Record: Verify that the payroll control record is correctly set up for the specified period. You can do this by navigating to the payroll control record transaction (e.g., PE03) and checking the status for the relevant period.
  Validate Period: Ensure that the period you are trying to process is valid and exists in the system. Check the calendar settings and ensure that the dates are correct.
  Unlock Period: If the period is locked, you may need to unlock it or wait until the lock is released. This can be done by checking the payroll status and ensuring that no other processes are currently using that period.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the payroll schema and infotypes to ensure that they are set up correctly for the processing of payroll in the specified period.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HCM functional consultant for specific configuration settings related to payroll periods.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PE03 (Payroll Control Record), PA03 (Maintain Payroll Area), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Testing: If changes are made, ensure to test the payroll run in a development or quality environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.