How To Fix HRPAYDESV618 - Select a valid year for the last payroll

HRPAYDESV618 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Select a valid year for the last payroll

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HRPAYDESV618 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDESV618, which states "Select a valid year for the last payroll," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid payroll year for the last payroll run, which can prevent further processing of payroll-related tasks.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Year Selection: The year selected for the payroll run may not correspond to any existing payroll data in the system.
  Payroll Period Configuration: The payroll periods may not be correctly configured for the selected year, leading to discrepancies.
  Data Deletion or Archiving: Payroll data for the selected year may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for processing.
  Incorrect Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up correctly for the selected year, which can lead to issues in identifying the last payroll run.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the