How To Fix HRPAYDEPF254 - Incorrect payroll period in payroll control record &1

HRPAYDEPF254 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEPF - Error messages for German infotype module pools: garnishment

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Incorrect payroll period in payroll control record &1

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HRPAYDEPF254 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF254 "Incorrect payroll period in payroll control record &1" 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 the payroll control record for a specific payroll period, which can prevent payroll processing from proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Payroll Period: The payroll control record may be set to a payroll period that does not match the current processing period. This can happen if the payroll period has not been properly defined or if there is a mismatch between the payroll period in the control record and the period being processed.
  Payroll Control Record Not Initialized: The payroll control record for the specified period may not have been initialized or created.
  Changes in Payroll Configuration: Changes in the payroll configuration or settings may have led to inconsistencies in the payroll control records.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry