How To Fix HRPAYDEST281 - Error structuring ST

HRPAYDEST281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Error structuring ST

What causes this issue?

The system could not generate the payroll table ST from the transferred
tables P0000, P0001, and P0012.
This could be for the following reasons:
At least one of the tables is not sorted by date in ascending order
Overlapping periods exist in the table

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYDEST281 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEST281, which indicates an issue with "Error structuring ST," typically arises in the context of payroll processing or data transfer in the SAP HR module. This error can occur due to various reasons, including incorrect configuration, missing data, or issues with the payroll schema.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the payroll schema or infotype configuration can lead to this error.
  Missing Data: Required fields or data elements may be missing in the employee master data or payroll results.
  Schema Errors: Errors in the payroll schema (e.g., incorrect operations or rules) can cause the system to fail when trying to structure the payroll results.
  Data Transfer Issues: Problems during the transfer of payroll data to other systems (like FI or other HR modules) can trigger this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll schema and ensure that all necessary configurations are correctly set up. Pay attention to the operations and rules defined in