How To Fix HRPAYATLZ072 - Invalid evaluation period

HRPAYATLZ072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYATLZ - Messages for Payslip Functions

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Invalid evaluation period

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HRPAYATLZ072 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYATLZ072, which indicates "Invalid evaluation period," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when evaluating employee data in the SAP HR module. This error suggests that the evaluation period specified for a payroll run or report does not match the expected criteria or is not valid for the data being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Evaluation Period: The evaluation period specified in the payroll run or report may not exist or may not be defined correctly in the system.
  Date Range Issues: The start and end dates of the evaluation period may fall outside the valid range for the payroll period or may not align with the employee's employment dates.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll schema or in the infotypes that define the evaluation periods.
  Missing Data: Required data for the specified evaluation period may be missing or incomplete, leading to the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Evaluation Period: Verify