How To Fix HRPAYBR99171 - There is no PAF value for the selected period

HRPAYBR99171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR99 - Payroll General Messages

• Message number: 171

• Message text: There is no PAF value for the selected period

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HRPAYBR99171 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYBR99171, which states "There is no PAF value for the selected period," typically occurs in the context of Brazilian payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a PAF (Processo de Apuração de Faltas) value for the specified period, which is necessary for payroll calculations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing PAF Data: The most common cause is that the PAF data has not been generated or recorded for the selected period. This could happen if the payroll process has not been executed correctly or if there are missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Period Selection: The selected period may not correspond to any existing PAF records. This can occur if the user is trying to access a period that is outside the range of processed payroll periods.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings that prevent the PAF values