How To Fix HRPAYBR99117 - Payroll period for area &1 and modifier &2 not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR99 - Payroll General Messages

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Payroll period for area &1 and modifier &2 not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR99117 - Payroll period for area &1 and modifier &2 not defined ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR99117 indicates that there is an issue with the payroll period configuration for a specific area and modifier in the Brazilian payroll system. This error typically arises when the payroll period for the specified area (e.g., a specific region or company code) and modifier (which could refer to a specific payroll type or classification) has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payroll period for the specified area and modifier has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Area/Modifier: The area or modifier being referenced in the payroll processing may be incorrect or not applicable.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the payroll configuration or employee master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the payroll area configuration in SAP (usually found in the IMG under Personnel Administration or Payroll).
  Verify that the payroll period for the specified area and modifier is defined correctly.
  If it is missing, you will need to create the necessary configuration for the payroll period.
  
  
  
  Define Payroll Period:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Follow the path: Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll for Brazil > Define Payroll Periods.
  Ensure that the payroll period for the specified area and modifier is defined.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Review the employee master data to ensure that the area and modifier are correctly assigned to the employee.
  Make any necessary corrections to the employee's payroll data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring payroll periods in Brazil.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PC00_M99_CWTR (Payroll Driver) for testing.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYBR99117 error and ensure that the payroll processing can proceed without issues.