How To Fix HRPAY99OC028 - Start and end date must be within the range of the selected periods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Start and end date must be within the range of the selected periods

What causes this issue?

You want to run payroll for several periods in advance. The entry for
the new bank details must be valid for the period of the last period in
the payroll run.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries and correct them if necessary. Entries created using
the 'Create' function automatically have the correct date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC028 - Start and end date must be within the range of the selected periods ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC028 indicates that the start and end dates specified for a payroll period do not fall within the valid range of the selected periods. This error typically occurs during payroll processing when the dates entered for a specific payroll run are outside the defined payroll periods in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The start and end dates entered for the payroll run may be incorrect or not aligned with the defined payroll periods.
  Payroll Period Configuration: The payroll periods may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to discrepancies between the entered dates and the defined periods.
  Changes in Payroll Periods: If there have been recent changes to the payroll periods (e.g., new periods added, existing periods modified), the dates may no longer be valid.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect date ranges being specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Dates: Check the start and end dates you have entered for the payroll run. Ensure they are within the defined payroll periods.
  Check Payroll Period Configuration: Review the configuration of payroll periods in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the IMG under Payroll).
  Adjust Dates: If the dates are incorrect, adjust them to fall within the valid range of the selected payroll periods.
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: If you are unsure about the correct dates or if there have been recent changes to the payroll periods, consult with your HR or payroll team for clarification.
  Testing: After making adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA03 (Maintain Payroll Areas) or PE03 (Maintain Payroll Periods) to check and modify payroll configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on managing payroll periods and handling payroll processing errors.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAY99OC028 error and successfully process payroll.