How To Fix HRPAYHU319 - Start date is not at the beginning of the month!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYHU - Message class for Hungarian HR

• Message number: 319

• Message text: Start date is not at the beginning of the month!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYHU319 - Start date is not at the beginning of the month! ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYHU319, which states "Start date is not at the beginning of the month," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly in Hungary. This error indicates that the start date for a payroll period is not set to the first day of the month, which is a requirement for certain payroll calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Start Date: The start date for the payroll period has been set to a date that is not the first of the month (e.g., 15th, 20th, etc.).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or rules that enforce this requirement.
  Data Entry Errors: During data entry, the user may have mistakenly entered a non-first-of-the-month date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change the Start Date: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant payroll processing transaction in SAP.
  Locate the entry for the payroll period and change the start date to the first day of the month (e.g., 01/01/2023).
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll schema and rules to ensure that they are correctly configured to require a start date at the beginning of the month.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to adjust any settings that may be causing this error.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement validation checks in your data entry processes to ensure that start dates are always set to the first of the month.
  Train users on the importance of entering correct dates during payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP releases notes that provide additional context or solutions for specific issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP HR documentation for payroll processing to understand the requirements for start dates and other related configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the necessary changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the start date is correctly set to the first of the month, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYHU319 error and proceed with payroll processing without further issues.