How To Fix HRPAYFR_N4DS_CI013 - &1 ignored: no incorporation period (at &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_N4DS_CI - Message class relative to the Corrections infotype

• Message number: 013

• Message text: &1 ignored: no incorporation period (at &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_N4DS_CI013 - &1 ignored: no incorporation period (at &2) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_N4DS_CI013 &1 ignored: no incorporation period (at &2) typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly for the French payroll (as indicated by the prefix HRPAYFR). This error suggests that there is an issue related to the incorporation period for a specific payroll element or calculation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Incorporation Period: The error indicates that the system is trying to process a payroll element (like a deduction or contribution) that requires an incorporation period, but none is defined for the employee or the payroll element in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll configuration for the specific element may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of an expected incorporation period.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not have the necessary information or settings that define the incorporation period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Incorporation Period Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in the SPRO transaction) and verify that the incorporation periods are correctly defined for the payroll elements involved.
  Ensure that the incorporation periods are set up for the relevant payroll areas and employee groups.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that all necessary information is filled out correctly. Pay particular attention to infotypes related to payroll and deductions.
  Ensure that the employee is assigned to the correct payroll area and that their employment status is active.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  If possible, run a payroll simulation for the employee to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is isolated to a specific payroll run or if it is a systemic issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific payroll elements and incorporation periods to ensure compliance with the latest configurations and requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and SPRO (Customizing).
  Infotypes: Pay attention to infotypes like 0001 (Organizational Assignment), 0002 (Personal Data), and 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions) as they may contain relevant data for payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to payroll processing in France, as they may contain specific fixes or recommendations for similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message.