How To Fix HRPAYAT_0527654 - Infotype end date must be at the end of the payroll period: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_0527 - Notifications in the Master Data Area (Austria) IT 0527

• Message number: 654

• Message text: Infotype end date must be at the end of the payroll period: &

What causes this issue?

The end date of the infotype lies in a period in which the employee has
the employment status <ZH>Active</>.

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?

The end date of the infotype must correspond to the last active day or
it must lie within an inactive period.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT_0527654 - Infotype end date must be at the end of the payroll period: & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_0527654 indicates that there is an issue with the end date of an infotype in the payroll process. Specifically, it states that the end date must align with the end of the payroll period. This error typically arises when the end date of an infotype (such as an employment status change, pay scale change, etc.) does not match the expected end date of the payroll period.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Infotype End Date: The end date of the infotype is set to a date that does not correspond to the last day of the payroll period.
  Payroll Period Configuration: The payroll period may not be configured correctly, leading to mismatches between the infotype end date and the payroll period.
  Data Entry Error: Manual entry errors when updating infotypes can lead to incorrect dates being set.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Dates: Review the infotype in question and ensure that the end date is set to the last day of the payroll period. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g., 0000 for Actions, 0001 for Organizational Assignment, etc.) in the SAP HR module.
  Verifying the end date and adjusting it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Period Configuration: Ensure that the payroll period is correctly configured in the system. This can be done by:
  
  Checking the payroll area settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensuring that the payroll period dates are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Payroll Calendar: Refer to the payroll calendar to confirm the correct end date for the payroll period in question.
  
  
  Re-run Payroll: After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the payroll process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  User Training: If data entry errors are common, consider providing additional training to users responsible for entering or updating infotype data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store employee-related information. Each infotype has a validity period defined by a start date and an end date.
  Payroll Period: The payroll period is the timeframe for which payroll is processed. It is essential that all infotype changes align with this period to ensure accurate payroll calculations.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes for managing infotypes include PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data).
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP HR module administrator or a technical consultant for further investigation.