How To Fix HRPAY99AVERA016 - Max. no. of periods must be greater than/equal to relevant no. of periods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Max. no. of periods must be greater than/equal to relevant no. of periods

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99AVERA016 - Max. no. of periods must be greater than/equal to relevant no. of periods ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99AVERA016 indicates that there is a mismatch between the maximum number of periods allowed and the relevant number of periods that have been defined in the payroll configuration. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with the configuration of wage types, infotypes, or payroll schemas.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The maximum number of periods set in the payroll configuration is less than the number of relevant periods that are being processed. This can happen if the payroll schema or wage type configuration is not aligned with the expected number of periods.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the payroll area or the specific employee group may not be correctly defined, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entries in the infotypes related to payroll that do not match the defined configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Configuration:
  
  Go to the payroll schema and check the settings for the maximum number of periods. Ensure that it is set to a value that is greater than or equal to the relevant number of periods you are trying to process.
  Review the wage type configuration to ensure that the periods defined there are consistent with the payroll schema settings.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Group Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the employee group or payroll area to ensure that they are correctly configured to allow for the required number of periods.
  
  
  
  Adjust Relevant Periods:
  
  If the maximum number of periods is correct, consider adjusting the relevant number of periods being processed to fit within the allowed limits.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring payroll settings and understanding the implications of period settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the payroll process completes successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PE01 (for payroll schema) or SM30 (for table maintenance) to access and modify the relevant configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your payroll processing runs smoothly.