How To Fix HRPAYAT_MBGM103 - The mBGM time period is outside of the defined period &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_MBGM - Messages for mBGM Functionality

• Message number: 103

• Message text: The mBGM time period is outside of the defined period &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT_MBGM103 - The mBGM time period is outside of the defined period &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_MBGM103 indicates that there is an issue with the time period specified for a mBGM (Monthly Basic Gross Amount) entry in the payroll process. Specifically, the error states that the time period you are trying to use is outside of the defined period for the payroll processing.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Time Period: The time period you are trying to process does not fall within the defined payroll period. This could happen if you are trying to process payroll for a month that has not been defined in the payroll schema or if the payroll period has been closed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings that define the valid periods for processing payroll.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a mistake in the data entry where the dates or periods are incorrectly specified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Period Configuration:
  
  Go to the payroll configuration settings in SAP and verify the defined payroll periods. Ensure that the period you are trying to process is included in the configuration.
  You can check the payroll periods in transaction code SPRO under Payroll settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Period:
  
  If the time period is indeed outside the defined range, you will need to adjust the time period you are trying to process to one that is valid.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Control Record:
  
  Check the payroll control record (transaction code PC00_MXX_CEDT) to ensure that the payroll period is open for processing. If it is closed, you may need to reopen it or adjust your processing accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to payroll processing to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Control Record), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.