How To Fix HRPADRULP_CE002 - Legal Properties data does not exist in period &1-&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Legal Properties data does not exist in period &1-&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADRULP_CE002 - Legal Properties data does not exist in period &1-&2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPADRULP_CE002 indicates that there is missing legal properties data for a specific period in the system. This error typically arises in the context of HR (Human Resources) and Payroll processes, particularly when the system is trying to access legal properties (such as tax information, social security details, etc.) for a specific employee or group of employees during a defined time frame.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that the legal properties data for the specified period does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Data not being maintained for the employee in the relevant infotypes.
  The data might have been deleted or not yet created for the specified period.
  Incorrect configuration or settings in the system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Period: The specified period in the error message may not align with the periods for which legal properties data has been maintained.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing legal properties data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotypes: Verify that the relevant infotypes (such as IT0001, IT0002, IT0006, etc.) for the employee in question have been correctly maintained for the specified period. Ensure that all necessary legal properties data is filled in.
  
  
  Maintain Missing Data: If the data is indeed missing, you will need to enter the required legal properties data for the specified period. This can typically be done through the HR master data maintenance transactions (e.g., PA30).
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to legal properties in the system. Ensure that the settings are correct and that the system is configured to handle the legal requirements for the relevant country or region.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Run Reports: Use relevant SAP reports to identify any discrepancies or missing data in the legal properties for employees. This can help in pinpointing the issue.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and others that are relevant for HR data maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Legal Requirements: Understand the legal requirements for your specific country or region, as these can impact the data that needs to be maintained in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPADRULP_CE002 error and ensure that the necessary legal properties data is available for the specified period.