How To Fix HRPAYDESV719 - The end of the period (ZREND) is before the start (ZRBEG)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 719

• Message text: The end of the period (ZREND) is before the start (ZRBEG)

What causes this issue?

The period of the contribution statement has not been determined
correctly.

System Response

The notification is created with the status With Errors.

How to fix this error?

This is likely to be a program error. Contact SAP Support.

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 HRPAYDESV719 - The end of the period (ZREND) is before the start (ZRBEG) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV719 indicates that there is a problem with the date range specified for a payroll period. Specifically, it means that the end date of the period (ZREND) is set before the start date (ZRBEG), which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the user has entered the end date of the payroll period incorrectly, making it earlier than the start date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll periods in the system, leading to incorrect date ranges being generated.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the payroll period dates in the relevant transaction (e.g., PA30 for infotype maintenance or the payroll processing transaction). Ensure that the end date (ZREND) is after the start date (ZRBEG).
  Correct Configuration: If the issue is due to configuration, check the payroll period settings in the customizing (SPRO) and ensure that the periods are defined correctly.
  Data Validation: If data migration is involved, validate the data to ensure that all date fields are populated correctly and conform to the expected formats.
  Re-run Payroll: After correcting the dates, re-run the payroll process to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), or SPRO (Customizing) to access the relevant settings and data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and date handling.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the date entry and ensuring that the payroll configuration is correct, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDESV719 error.