How To Fix HRPAYDEPBSZV285 - Internal: Period is missing: mode &1 VIRTUAL_DATABASE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEPBSZV - PS: Notification Program - Supplementary Pension Institutes

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Internal: Period is missing: mode &1 VIRTUAL_DATABASE

What causes this issue?

If this message is displayed as a warning (mode B), the program has
detected an inconsistency in the notification table of the database and
is now attempting to resolve this.
If this message is also displayed as an error message (mode A), it was
not possible to resolve the inconsistency automatically and you must
open a customer message.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEPBSZV285 - Internal: Period is missing: mode &1 VIRTUAL_DATABASE ?

  The SAP error message "HRPAYDEPBSZV285 Internal: Period is missing: mode &1 VIRTUAL_DATABASE" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that there is a missing period specification in the payroll processing logic, which is essential for the system to execute payroll calculations correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Period: The error suggests that the payroll period has not been defined or is not being passed correctly to the payroll processing function.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the payroll driver that is causing the system to not recognize the period.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that define payroll periods.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll processing logic, they might not be handling the period correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Period Configuration:
  
  Go to the payroll control record (transaction code: PA03) and ensure that the payroll period is correctly defined for the relevant personnel area and employee group.
  Verify that the payroll area is set up correctly and that the period is active.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema (transaction code: PE01) to ensure that the period is being correctly referenced in the schema logic.
  Look for any missing or incorrect operations that might be causing the period to not be recognized.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction code PU00 to run consistency checks on the payroll data to identify any missing or inconsistent entries.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the payroll driver (transaction code: PC00_MXX_CALC where MXX is your country-specific payroll driver) to trace where the period is being set or missed.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll process, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the payroll period.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA03: Maintain Payroll Control Record
  PE01: Maintain Payroll Schema
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll Calculation
  PU00: Consistency Check for Payroll
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for payroll processing to understand the configuration and processing logic better.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or consult with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.