How To Fix HRPAYDECI208 - Delimit the infotype for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDECI - HR: Payroll Accounting - Construction Industry

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Delimit the infotype for &1

What causes this issue?

Table T596F contains periods, under the symbolic name DCIA0191, in which
the processing of infotype 0191 changes due to legal requirements.

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

Each infotype must lie within a period in T596F; otherwise the
calculations for taxing expenses may be incorrect.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Delimit the infotype accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDECI208 - Delimit the infotype for &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDECI208 "Delimit the infotype for &1" typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) and Payroll processing. This error indicates that there is an issue with the infotype data for an employee, specifically that the infotype has not been properly delimited (i.e., the end date for the infotype is not set).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Delimitation: The infotype (e.g., personal data, payroll data) for the employee has not been delimited, meaning that the system does not know when the data for that infotype should end.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an error in the data entry process where the infotype was created but not properly delimited.
  Time Constraints: The infotype may be valid for a period that overlaps with another infotype, causing conflicts in the data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Delimit the Infotype:
  
  Go to the relevant infotype for the employee in the SAP HR module (e.g., PA30 for Maintain HR Master Data).
  Select the infotype indicated by the error message (replace &1 with the actual infotype number).
  Check the validity period of the infotype and ensure that it has an end date set. If it does not, you will need to delimit it by entering an end date.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Overlapping Infotypes:
  
  Review other infotypes for the same employee to ensure there are no overlaps that could cause conflicts.
  If there are overlapping infotypes, you may need to adjust the validity periods accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the specific infotype or how to delimit it, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your HR or SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: In SAP HR, infotypes are used to store specific types of employee data. Each infotype has a validity period, and proper management of these periods is crucial for accurate HR and payroll processing.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to infotype management include:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA40: Personnel Actions
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific infotype or error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDECI208 error and ensure that the infotype data is correctly maintained.