How To Fix HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL016 - Period is not defined for report &1 in area &2

HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL - Reporting management system: Processing layer message class

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Period is not defined for report &1 in area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL016 - Period is not defined for report &1 in area &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99RU_RMS_PL016 with the description "Period is not defined for report &1 in area &2" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or reporting in the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined period for the specified report in the given area.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Period Definition: The most common cause of this error is that the payroll period for the specified report has not been defined in the system. This could be due to configuration issues or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Report Area: The report area specified may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the report being executed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the specific report settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Definitions:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the payroll area