How To Fix HRPAYDEST240 - Statement periods are inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Statement periods are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The statement periods are inconsistent. This can be for one of the
following reasons:
The personnel number has a statement period with multiple interruptions
in the year, for example:
Period 01: 01/01 - 03/31.
Period 02: 04/01 - 06/30.
Period 01: 07/01 - 12/31
This would create a statement from 01/01 - 12/31 with the amounts for
the periods 01/01 - 03/31 and 07/01 - 31/12. Therefore, the personnel
number is rejected.
There is a midyear reentry. The statement period in the inactive period
and in the active period is the same.
The legal person changed. The statement period for both employment
relationships is the same.
The tax liability changed. The statement period for both employment
relationships is the same.
The employment relationship changed (tax class 6 <-> tax class 1-5). The
statement period for both employment relationships is the same.
The statement periods for the whole year are checked. Therefore, the
error may refer to a different Fiscal Data D infotype (0012) that is not
displayed.

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?

Correct the statement periods in the Fiscal Data D infotype (0012) and
run payroll again for the affected personnel number.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEST240 - Statement periods are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST240, which states "Statement periods are inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the statement periods defined for payroll processing, which can lead to issues in generating payroll results or reports.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Period Definitions: The statement periods defined in the payroll configuration may not align with the actual payroll periods being processed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be errors in the configuration of payroll schemas or rules that define how statement periods are calculated or processed.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or changes in the payroll data that do not conform to the expected period definitions can lead to inconsistencies.
  Changes in Payroll Calendar: If there have been recent changes to the payroll calendar or periods, this can cause discrepancies if not updated consistently across all relevant configurations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the configuration settings for payroll periods in the SAP system. Ensure that the statement periods are correctly defined and consistent with the payroll periods.
  Check Payroll Schema: Review the payroll schema and rules to ensure that they are correctly set up to handle the statement periods. Look for any customizations that may have introduced inconsistencies.
  Validate Data Entries: Go through the payroll data entries for the affected employees or periods to ensure that there are no manual errors or inconsistencies.
  Update Payroll Calendar: If there have been changes to the payroll calendar, ensure that all related configurations and settings are updated accordingly.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on payroll data and configurations to identify and rectify any discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to HR payroll processing for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PE03 (Maintain Payroll Schema) or PE04 (Maintain Payroll Rules) to review and adjust the payroll configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Testing: After making changes, perform test runs of the payroll process to ensure that the error is resolved and that payroll results are generated correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR expert or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.