How To Fix HRPAYHU472 - Specify a valid period

HRPAYHU472 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYHU - Message class for Hungarian HR

• Message number: 472

• Message text: Specify a valid period

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HRPAYHU472 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYHU472 ("Specify a valid period") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly in the Hungarian payroll system. This error indicates that the system requires a valid period to be specified for a payroll run or related operation, but the provided period is either missing or invalid.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Period Specification: The user may not have entered a payroll period when attempting to execute a payroll run or report.
  Invalid Period Format: The specified period may not conform to the expected format or may not be recognized by the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to issues with period recognition.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the period fields, such as incorrect month or year entries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Period Input: Ensure that you have specified a valid payroll period in the relevant fields. This typically includes the