How To Fix HRPAYDESV631 - Select a time unit for the notice period

HRPAYDESV631 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 631

• Message text: Select a time unit for the notice period

What causes this issue?

You have not selected a time unit for the notice period.

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?

If the <DS:DE.P01_SV_EL_IT_KF>Period of Notice</> input field in the
<LS>Electronic Data Exchange</> infotype (0700), subtype <LS>DBKE</> is
filled, select the relevant time unit.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV631 - Select a time unit for the notice period ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV631 ("Select a time unit for the notice period") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee management within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system requires a specific time unit (such as days, weeks, or months) to be defined for the notice period of an employee, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Unit: The notice period for an employee is defined, but the time unit (e.g., days, weeks, months) is not specified.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the notice period settings in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Error: During data entry, the user may have overlooked selecting a time unit for the notice period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Data:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (e.g., using transaction code PA30).
  Check the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0000 - Actions or Infotype 0001 - Organizational Assignment) to ensure that the notice period