How To Fix HRPANL_EN261 - Payroll Periods are not generated for Period Parameter &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPANL_EN - Messages for NL Master Data

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Payroll Periods are not generated for Period Parameter &1

What causes this issue?

The payroll periods are not yet generated for the payroll parameters.

System Response

The system stops the payroll simulation. Following fields have not been
filled: Daily Social Insurance Wage and/or Soc.Ins.Wage on 1st. Work
Incapacity Day.

How to fix this error?

Generate the payroll periods for the payroll parameters. For this, see
Customizing for <LS>Payroll Netherlands</> under <LS>Payroll
Organization-> <DS:SIMG.OHANL_UM008>Generate Payroll Periods</></>.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPANL_EN261 - Payroll Periods are not generated for Period Parameter &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPANL_EN261 indicates that payroll periods have not been generated for a specified period parameter. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll area or period parameter may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Missing Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record for the specified period may not be created or may be in an incorrect status.
  Period Parameter Issues: The specified period parameter may not be valid or may not correspond to any defined payroll periods.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to generate payroll periods.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues or bugs in the system that prevent the generation of payroll periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the payroll area and ensure that the period parameters are correctly defined.
  Verify that the payroll periods are set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Control Record:
  
  Check the payroll control record for the specified period. Ensure that it is created and in the correct status (e.g., "Open" for processing).
  You can access the payroll control record using transaction code PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll).
  
  
  
  Validate Period Parameter:
  
  Ensure that the period parameter you are using is valid and corresponds to the payroll periods defined in the system.
  You can check the period parameters in the configuration settings under Payroll > Payroll Periods.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payroll process has the necessary authorizations to generate payroll periods.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or bugs related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made, perform a test run to ensure that payroll periods are generated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Areas), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and SM37 (Job Monitoring) to monitor background jobs related to payroll processing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation and guides related to payroll configuration and processing for your specific country version.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPANL_EN261 error message in SAP.