How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV163 - Error when determining period for basic data

HRPAYDEBAV163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEBAV - HR-BAV (CPS) Error Messages (Germany)

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Error when determining period for basic data

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when the system determines the period for the
calculation of basic data (income or contributions).
The error with return code <ZH>&V1&</> has been triggered by function
module <ZH>RP_01C_BASE_PERIOD</>.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Calling function module: <ZH>&V2&</>
Executing function module: <ZH>RP_01C_BASE_PERIOD</>
Return code: <ZH>&V1&</>
Meaning of return code:
Return code <ZH>2</>
Start of period could not be determined.
Return code <ZH>3</>
The end date could not be determined.
Return code <ZH>4</>
This type of determination of the <DS:DE.P01C_ZWEND>period end</> is
not supported.
Return code <ZH>5</>
A period is formed starting from the end date. However, the
<DS:DE.P01C_ZWPER>period duration</> has not been given.
Return code <ZH>6</>
The end of the period should be determined by a user exit. However, the
end date was not determined.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYDEBAV163 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV163 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with determining the period for basic data, which can be related to various factors such as configuration settings, master data inconsistencies, or missing information.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The employee's master data (such as infotypes) may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained. This includes missing entries for key infotypes like IT0000 (Actions), IT0001 (Organizational Assignment), or IT0002 (Personal Data).
  
  
  Incorrect Payroll Configuration: The payroll configuration settings may not be set up correctly for the specific country or payroll area. This can include issues with the payroll schema or rules that determine how periods are calculated.
  
  
  Time Management Issues: If time management is integrated with payroll, any discrepancies in time data (like absence records or time evaluation results) can lead to this error.
  
  
  Period Control Settings: