How To Fix HRPAYAT_3238011 - The payment period must be the same for all records of the subtype VGL.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_3238 - 'Payment After Leaving A' Infotype

• Message number: 011

• Message text: The payment period must be the same for all records of the subtype VGL.

What causes this issue?

Use the same payment period for all comparison payments associated with
a person, that is, all 3238 infotype records with the subtype
<LS>Comparison Payment</>.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the payment period.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT_3238011 - The payment period must be the same for all records of the subtype VGL. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_3238011 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the payment periods for records of the subtype VGL (which typically refers to certain types of payroll or payment records in the SAP HR module). This error usually arises when you are trying to process payroll or payments for employees, and the system detects that the payment periods for the records being processed do not match.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Payment Periods: The most common cause of this error is that the records for the subtype VGL have different payment periods. For example, if one record is set for a monthly payment period and another is set for a bi-weekly payment period, the system will throw this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to discrepancies in the payment periods.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll schema or the way the payment periods are defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payment Periods: Review the records for the subtype VGL and ensure that all records have the same payment period. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g., IT0014 for recurring payments) and checking the payment period for each record.
  Ensuring that all records for the same employee or group of employees have consistent payment periods.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If you find discrepancies, correct the payment periods in the relevant infotypes. Make sure to update all records to have the same payment period.
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: If the issue persists, check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the payment periods are correctly defined and that there are no conflicting settings.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary corrections, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or how to correct the records, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module administrator for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that pertain to payroll and payments, such as IT0014 (Recurring Payments) and IT0015 (Additional Payments).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records, and PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll) to run payroll calculations.
  
  By ensuring consistency in the payment periods across all records of subtype VGL, you should be able to resolve the error HRPAYAT_3238011.