How To Fix HRPAYDESV717 - The start of the period on &1 is too far in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 717

• Message text: The start of the period on &1 is too far in the future

What causes this issue?

The start of the period (ZRBEG) on &v1& must not be more than a month
after the month of the creation date (&v2&).

System Response

The notification is created with the status With Errors.

How to fix this error?

Create the notification for the corresponding period later.

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 HRPAYDESV717 - The start of the period on &1 is too far in the future ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV717 indicates that the start date of a payroll period is set too far in the future, which prevents the payroll process from being executed. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Future Date Configuration: The payroll period start date is configured to a date that is beyond the acceptable range for processing payroll. This can happen if the payroll period is incorrectly set up in the system.
  Incorrect Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may have been set with a future date that is not aligned with the current date or the expected payroll processing timeline.
  System Settings: The system may have restrictions on how far into the future payroll can be processed, which is often defined in the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Control Record:
  
  Navigate to the payroll control record (transaction code: PA03).
  Verify the start date of the payroll period and ensure it is set to a date that is not too far in the future.
  Adjust the date if necessary to align with the current date or the expected payroll processing date.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Period Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payroll periods (transaction code: SPRO).
  Check the settings for the payroll area and ensure that the start and end dates of the payroll periods are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust Future Date Settings:
  
  If your organization has specific settings that limit future payroll processing, review these settings and adjust them if necessary to allow for the intended payroll period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific guidelines related to payroll period settings and future date processing.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Control Record) and SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error is resolved and that payroll can be processed successfully.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDESV717 error and proceed with your payroll processing.