How To Fix HRPAYDESV040 - Import is only possible with a more recent file

HRPAYDESV040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESV - Error Messages Germany Payroll, Social Insurance

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Import is only possible with a more recent file

What causes this issue?

The contribution record file was last imported on &V2&, using a file
with validity date &V1&.
You want to import a file with a validity date. However, this file is
not newer than the existing data.

System Response

You cannot import the file.

How to fix this error?

If you merely want to test the update function, do not set the "Database
Update" field on the selection screen.

Procedure for System Administrators

When the file is imported, table T599U records the validity date of the
contribution record file under identifier DSVBS.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV040 - Import is only possible with a more recent file ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV040 indicates that the import process for payroll data is being attempted with a file that is not up to date. This typically occurs when the file you are trying to import is older than the version expected by the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  File Version Mismatch: The file you are trying to import is from an earlier version of the payroll data format that the SAP system no longer accepts.
  System Updates: The SAP system may have been updated, and the new version requires a more recent file format.
  Incorrect File: The file may not be the correct one intended for the import process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Obtain the Correct File: Ensure that you are using the most recent version of the payroll data file. This may involve generating a new export from the source system or obtaining the latest file from your