How To Fix HRPAYAT_0527692 - Start &1 equal to end &2 is only possible at the end of a month

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 692

• Message text: Start &1 equal to end &2 is only possible at the end of a month

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT_0527692 - Start &1 equal to end &2 is only possible at the end of a month ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_0527692 indicates that there is an issue with the payroll period being processed. Specifically, the message states that the start date (&1) is equal to the end date (&2), which is only permissible at the end of a month. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system expects a range of dates for a payroll period but finds that the start and end dates are the same.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Payroll Period Configuration: The payroll period may be incorrectly configured, leading to a situation where the start and end dates are set to the same value.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the payroll period dates, resulting in the same start and end date.
  System Logic: The system logic may be enforcing rules that require the start and end dates to differ unless it is the last day of the month.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Period Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the payroll configuration settings in SAP and verify the defined payroll periods.
  Ensure that the start and end dates are set correctly and that they do not match unless it is the last day of the month.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the payroll run data entry for the specific employee or payroll run that triggered the error.
  Adjust the start and end dates to ensure they are different, unless it is the last day of the month.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll for the Correct Period:
  
  If the payroll run is being executed for a specific period, ensure that the period is valid and that the dates are set correctly.
  If necessary, adjust the payroll run to reflect the correct dates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on payroll period configurations and error messages.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and data entries, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA03 (Maintain Payroll Areas) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to check and adjust payroll settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error HRPAYAT_0527692 and successfully process payroll.