How To Fix HRPAYDESVBA002 - Start of the period is after the end of the period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESVBA - Contribution Statement

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Start of the period is after the end of the period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESVBA002 - Start of the period is after the end of the period ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESVBA002 indicates that there is a problem with the date range specified for a payroll run or a similar process in the Human Resources (HR) module. Specifically, the error states that the "Start of the period is after the end of the period," which means that the dates you have entered for the payroll period are incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The start date of the payroll period is entered as a later date than the end date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll periods in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry, such as transposing dates or entering the wrong month/year.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the dates you have entered for the payroll period. Ensure that the start date is earlier than the end date.
  Adjust Payroll Period: If you are using a specific transaction or program to run payroll, go back and adjust the parameters to ensure the start date is before the end date.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, check the configuration settings for payroll periods in the system. Ensure that the defined periods are correct and that there are no overlaps or misconfigurations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to correctly set up payroll periods.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA03 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to check and adjust payroll settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the payroll process can be executed without errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDESVBA002 error and successfully process payroll.