How To Fix HRPAYAT_MBGM402 - The posting period can either be set or emptied.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_MBGM - Messages for mBGM Functionality

• Message number: 402

• Message text: The posting period can either be set or emptied.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT_MBGM402 - The posting period can either be set or emptied. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_MBGM402 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there is an issue with the posting period settings. This error indicates that the posting period for a payroll run is either not set or is incorrectly configured, which prevents the payroll from being processed correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Period: The posting period for the payroll run may not be defined in the system, or it may be set to a period that is not valid for the current payroll processing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll schema or the related infotypes that manage the posting periods.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change or set the posting period.
  System Settings: The system settings for the payroll area or the company code may not be aligned with the expected posting periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Period Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and verify that the posting periods are correctly defined for the payroll area.
  Ensure that the posting period is set for the payroll run you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the payroll schema and ensure that the posting period is correctly referenced.
  Make sure that the infotypes related to payroll processing are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the payroll run has the necessary authorizations to set or change the posting period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure posting periods in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA03 (Maintain Payroll Area) or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to access the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on payroll processing and posting periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYAT_MBGM402 error and successfully process payroll in SAP.