How To Fix HRPAYDESV500 - Payroll period missing for date &1 and period parameter &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Payroll period missing for date &1 and period parameter &2

What causes this issue?

To determine the reporting period, the correct payroll period must be
determined on the date &v1&. However, table T549Q does not contain any
entries for the &v1& and the period parameter &v2&.

System Response

The system terminates the processing for the relevant personnel numbers.

How to fix this error?

For the date &v1& and the period parameter &v2&, you must enter a
correct period in the view V_T549Q.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV500 - Payroll period missing for date &1 and period parameter &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV500 indicates that there is a missing payroll period for a specific date and period parameter. This error typically occurs during the payroll processing in the Human Resources (HR) module of SAP, particularly when the system is unable to find a valid payroll period for the specified date.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Period Configuration: The payroll period for the specified date may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the payroll calendar has not been set up correctly or if the payroll period has not been maintained for the relevant date.
  Incorrect Date or Period Parameter: The date or period parameter being used in the payroll run may be incorrect or not aligned with the defined payroll periods.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the employee's payroll information, leading to discrepancies in the payroll period.
  Changes in Payroll Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the payroll configuration or calendar, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Period Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE03 (Maintain Payroll Periods) and verify that the payroll periods are correctly defined for the relevant date and period parameter.
  Ensure that the payroll calendar is set up correctly and that the periods are active.
  
  
  
  Verify Date and Period Parameter:
  
  Check the date and period parameter being used in the payroll run. Ensure that they correspond to the defined payroll periods.
  If necessary, adjust the date or period parameter to match the available payroll periods.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data (transaction code PA30) to ensure that the payroll information is correctly maintained.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing data that could affect the payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Consult with Payroll Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the data, consult with your payroll administrator or SAP HR consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Before running the actual payroll, consider running a payroll simulation to identify any potential issues without affecting live data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE03: Maintain Payroll Periods
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll Processing (where MXX is the country code)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to payroll periods and configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDESV500 error and ensure that payroll processing can proceed without issues.