How To Fix HRPAYHU470 - The specified field (&1) cannot be found in in-period (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYHU - Message class for Hungarian HR

• Message number: 470

• Message text: The specified field (&1) cannot be found in in-period (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYHU470 - The specified field (&1) cannot be found in in-period (&2) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYHU470 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly in Hungary. This error indicates that a specific field (denoted by &1) cannot be found in the specified period (denoted by &2). Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The field specified in the error message may not be configured correctly in the payroll schema or may not exist in the specified period.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entries in the infotypes or payroll results for the specified period.
  Changes in Payroll Schema: If there have been recent changes to the payroll schema or configuration, it may lead to discrepancies in the expected fields.
  Incorrect Period: The specified period may not have the necessary data or may not be relevant for the field in question.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll schema and ensure that the field in question is correctly defined and configured for the specified period. This may involve checking the relevant infotypes and payroll results.
  Validate Data Entries: Ensure that all necessary data entries for the employee in question are complete and accurate. Check the infotypes related to payroll for any missing or incorrect data.
  Review Payroll Results: Look at the payroll results for the specified period to see if the field is populated correctly. If not, you may need to run the payroll process again or correct the data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA03 (Maintain Payroll Schema) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that may be related to the payroll process, such as IT0000 (Actions), IT0001 (Organizational Assignment), and others that may impact payroll calculations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the HRPAYHU470 error and implement a solution to resolve it.