How To Fix HRPAY99OC027 - Start and end date must correspond to the pay date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99OC - International payroll accounting, off-cycle

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Start and end date must correspond to the pay date

What causes this issue?

The payroll run is valid for one day only. If you enter a new payment
method for this payroll run, the validity period for this payment
method must match the payment date of the payroll run. This is because
the information specified here is used to create a record for the Bank
Details infotype.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Correct the validity period of the payment information so that it
corresponds to the payment date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC027 - Start and end date must correspond to the pay date ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC027 indicates that there is a mismatch between the start and end dates of a payroll period and the pay date. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the specified dates do not align with the expected payroll schedule.
  Cause:
  
  Date Mismatch: The start and end dates of the payroll period do not correspond to the defined pay date. For example, if the pay date is set for the 15th of the month, the start and end dates should reflect a period that ends on or before the 15th.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings that define how pay periods are calculated.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered incorrect dates when setting up the payroll run or in the employee master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Period Dates: Verify that the start and end dates of the payroll period are correctly set and correspond to the defined pay date. Adjust the dates if necessary.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll configuration settings in SAP to ensure that the pay periods are defined correctly. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the dates in the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0003 for payroll status) or during the payroll run setup.
  Run Payroll Simulation: Before executing the actual payroll run, perform a simulation to identify any potential issues with the dates or other parameters.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidelines on payroll date configurations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user executing the payroll run has the appropriate authorizations to make changes to payroll data and configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR payroll processing.