How To Fix HRPAYDEEH208 - No employment status can be determined in period &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEEH - Notification class for surveys, DE

• Message number: 208

• Message text: No employment status can be determined in period &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEEH208 - No employment status can be determined in period &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEEH208, which states "No employment status can be determined in period &1," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the employment status of an employee for the specified period, which can prevent payroll calculations from being completed successfully.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Employment Data: The employee's employment status data may be missing or incorrectly maintained in the system. This includes data such as the employee's personnel action, infotype records (e.g., IT0000, IT0001, IT0002), or status changes that have not been properly recorded.
  
  
  Incorrect Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up correctly for the period in question. This can include issues like the payroll period being closed or not opened for processing.
  
  
  Time Evaluation Issues: If time evaluation has not been run or has errors, it may lead to the inability to determine the employment status.
  
  
  Employee Not Active: The employee may not be active in the system for the specified period, possibly due to termination or leave of absence.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll schema or rules that prevent the system from determining the employment status.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Employment Data: Verify that the employee's infotypes (especially IT0000, IT0001, IT0002) are correctly maintained and that there are no gaps in the employment history for the specified period.
  
  
  Review Payroll Control Record: Ensure that the payroll control record is correctly set up for the relevant period. Check if the payroll period is open and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  Run Time Evaluation: If applicable, run the time evaluation process to ensure that all time-related data is correctly processed and available for payroll.
  
  
  Check Employee Status: Confirm that the employee is active and has not been terminated or placed on leave during the period in question.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: Review the payroll schema and configuration settings to ensure that they are correctly set up to handle the employment status determination.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the payroll process to identify where the determination fails. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that pertain to employment status, such as IT0000 (Actions), IT0001 (Organizational Assignment), and IT0002 (Personal Data).
  Payroll Control Record: Understand how to access and modify the payroll control record in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on payroll processing and employment status determination.
  
  If the problem continues after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.