How To Fix HRPAYDEE2008 - For &1 &2, the start date for the procedure could not be read

HRPAYDEE2008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEE2 - Message Class ELStAM Procedure

• Message number: 008

• Message text: For &1 &2, the start date for the procedure could not be read

What causes this issue?

The start date for the ELStAM procedure could not be read. The date is
stored using the Reporting personnel area using subapplication <LS>LSTC
</> (Employment Tax Data - ELStAM Procedure).
Possible sources of error:
No entry exists for subapplication <LS>LSTC</> for the consolidated
personnel area/subarea to which the personnel area/subarea of the
employee is assigned.
An entry exists, but no date has been entered for the start of the
procedure.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEE2008 - For &1 &2, the start date for the procedure could not be read ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEE2008 typically indicates that the system is unable to read the start date for a specific payroll procedure. This error can occur in the context of payroll processing in the Human Resources (HR) module of SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The payroll procedure may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the payroll schema.
  
  
  Incorrect Date Settings: The start date for the payroll period may not be defined or may be incorrectly set in the system.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the employee master data, such as missing or incorrect information related to the employee's payroll status.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payroll data or execute the payroll process.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies