How To Fix HRPAYES_DETAILED_LOG203 - Situation SPDES has value &1 on date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYES_DETAILED_LOG - Individual log of SLD report: bases file

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Situation SPDES has value &1 on date &2

What causes this issue?

Value of constant <LS>Outdated period</> (SPDES) has been read. This
situation determines of the functionality of outdated period and,
therefore, the saving of the results in cluster PCL4, is active.

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?

To verify the situation, access Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PAY_ES_SEGS20>Activate payroll results in outdated period</>,
or use button <LS>IMG </>to access view <LS>Assignment of options to
situations</> (V_T5EU3).
INCLUDE PYES_SLD_DETLOG_NO_CODE_NAV OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYES_DETAILED_LOG203 - Situation SPDES has value &1 on date &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYES_DETAILED_LOG203 indicates an issue related to the payroll process, specifically concerning the situation (SPDES) value for a particular date. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly when dealing with the payroll results for employees.
  Cause:
  The error message "Situation SPDES has value &1 on date &2" suggests that there is an inconsistency or unexpected value in the payroll situation (SPDES) for the specified date. This could be due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll schema or rules may not be configured correctly, leading to unexpected values in the payroll results.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entered in the employee master data or payroll infotypes.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll process, they may be causing the situation value to be set incorrectly.
  Missing or Incorrect Payroll Results: The payroll results for the employee may be missing or incorrectly calculated for the specified date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Configuration: Review the payroll schema and rules to ensure they are set up correctly. Pay particular attention to the processing of the SPDES situation.
  
  
  Review Employee Data: Verify the employee master data and payroll infotypes for the employee in question. Ensure that all necessary data is complete and accurate.
  
  
  Analyze Payroll Results: Use transaction codes like PC_PAYRESULT or PE03 to analyze the payroll results for the employee on the specified date. Look for any anomalies or missing entries.
  
  
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the payroll process to identify where the situation value is being set and why it is incorrect.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific payroll area you are working with. There may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC_PAYRESULT (Display Payroll Results).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to HRPAYES_DETAILED_LOG203 or similar payroll issues.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the payroll process in a development or quality environment before applying changes to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPAYES_DETAILED_LOG203 error message.