How To Fix HRPAYDEPF263 - Subapplication PFEP is inactive for selected period

HRPAYDEPF263 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Subapplication PFEP is inactive for selected period

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HRPAYDEPF263 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF263 indicates that the subapplication PFEP (Pension Fund Entry Processing) is inactive for the selected period. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system attempts to process pension fund entries but finds that the relevant configuration for the specified period is not active.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Subapplication: The PFEP subapplication may not be activated for the payroll period you are trying to process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that have not been properly set up for the PFEP subapplication.
  Period Lock: The payroll period may be locked or closed, preventing any changes or processing related to PFEP.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries or data in the relevant tables that are required for processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate PFEP: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for payroll and ensure