How To Fix HRPAYMX_CE004 - Specified Payperiod not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYMX_CE - Mexican Payroll Logging for Concurrent Employment (CE)

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Specified Payperiod not valid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYMX_CE004 - Specified Payperiod not valid. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYMX_CE004: Specified Payperiod not valid typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly in the Mexican payroll configuration. This error indicates that the pay period specified in the payroll run is not valid, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Pay Period Configuration: The pay period may not be defined correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the payroll calendar or incorrect settings in the payroll schema.
  
  
  Date Mismatch: The dates specified for the pay period may not align with the defined payroll periods in the system. For example, if the payroll period is set to run from the 1st to the 15th of the month, but the specified period is set incorrectly, this error can occur.
  
  
  Payroll Control Record Issues: The payroll control record may not be set up correctly for the specified period. If the control record is not open for the specified pay period, the payroll run cannot proceed.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Employee master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to discrepancies in the pay period assignment.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payroll Calendar: Verify that the payroll calendar is correctly configured and that the specified pay period exists within that calendar. Ensure that the start and end dates are correctly defined.
  
  
  Review Payroll Control Record: Check the payroll control record for the specified period. Ensure that it is open and that the payroll run can be executed for that period.
  
  
  Validate Dates: Ensure that the dates you are using for the payroll run match the defined pay periods in the system. Adjust the dates if necessary.
  
  
  Employee Master Data: Review the employee master data to ensure that all relevant information is correctly maintained, including pay period assignments.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific configuration settings related to payroll periods in the Mexican payroll module.
  
  
  Testing: If changes are made, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Area), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check configurations and data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on payroll configuration for Mexico.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.