How To Fix HRPAY99AVERA010 - The time unit for relevant and maximum periods must be the same

HRPAY99AVERA010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99AVERA - Messages from view maintenance for averages

• Message number: 010

• Message text: The time unit for relevant and maximum periods must be the same

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HRPAY99AVERA010 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAY99AVERA010 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with time evaluation or payroll results. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the time units used for relevant periods and maximum periods in the payroll configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects the time units for relevant periods (e.g., hours, days) to match the time units for maximum periods defined in the payroll schema or configuration. For example, if the relevant period is defined in days but the maximum period is defined in hours, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the payroll area where the error is occurring.
  Verify the settings for relevant periods and maximum periods. Ensure that both are defined using the same time unit