How To Fix HRPAYAE019 - Pay End Date is Initial &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAE - Mesasge class for package PCAE

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Pay End Date is Initial &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAE019 - Pay End Date is Initial &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAE019 indicates that the "Pay End Date is Initial" for a specific payroll period. This error typically arises during the payroll processing when the system expects a valid end date for the pay period, but it finds that the end date is not set (i.e., it is initial or blank).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Pay End Date: The most common cause is that the pay end date for the employee's payroll period has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the payroll configuration settings, such as incorrect date settings in the payroll schema or infotype records.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors in the employee's payroll records or infotypes can lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Records: 
  
  Go to the employee's infotype records (e.g., IT0008 - Basic Pay, IT0014 - Recurring Payments/Deductions) and ensure that the pay end date is correctly filled in.
  If the pay end date is missing, enter the correct date.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings in the system to ensure that the pay periods are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the payroll schema is set up correctly to handle pay periods and that the end dates are being calculated as expected.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Before running the actual payroll, perform a payroll simulation to identify any other potential issues that may arise.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for any specific configurations or requirements that may apply to your organization.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes that may affect payroll processing, such as IT0000 (Actions), IT0001 (Organizational Assignment), and IT0008 (Basic Pay).
  Payroll Control Record: Check the payroll control record (transaction code: PC00_MXX_CEDT) to ensure that the payroll period is open and that all necessary dates are set correctly.
  SAP Notes: Look for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYAE019 error and ensure that the payroll process can continue without issues.