How To Fix HRPAYDEST471 - &1/&2: Registration period "Never" is incorrect; wage types exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 471

• Message text: &1/&2: Registration period "Never" is incorrect; wage types exist

What causes this issue?

The registration period was selected as "Never" (IMG activity: Change
registration period to calendar year/quarter/never). However, the
personnel area/subarea contains wage types that have to be registered.

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?

Check whether registration period "Never" is correct for the personnel
area/subarea. You can only exclude personnel areas/subareas from the
employment tax declaration that contain employees under sec. 40a (2)
EStG exclusively.

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 HRPAYDEST471 - &1/&2: Registration period "Never" is incorrect; wage types exist ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST471 indicates that there is an issue with the registration period for a specific wage type in the payroll process. The message typically means that the system has detected that the registration period is set to "Never," but there are wage types that require a valid registration period.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The registration period for the wage type is set to "Never," which is not valid when there are wage types that need to be processed within a specific period.
  Wage Type Settings: The wage types in question may have been configured to require a registration period, but the system settings do not align with this requirement.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data or payroll configuration that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the wage type configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code: PE01).
  Verify the settings for the wage types involved and ensure that they are correctly configured with appropriate registration periods.
  
  
  
  Adjust Registration Period:
  
  If the wage types require a registration period, change the registration period from "Never" to a valid period (e.g., monthly, quarterly, etc.) in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema (Transaction code: PE01) to ensure that the processing logic aligns with the wage type requirements.
  Make sure that the schema does not have any conflicting settings that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Review the employee master data (Transaction code: PA30) to ensure that there are no inconsistencies or missing information that could affect payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on wage type configuration and payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDEST471 error and ensure that the payroll process runs smoothly.