How To Fix HRPAYNLLA051 - Period Modifier &1 not Found in Table T549R

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLLA - Notifications for Wage Return NL

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Period Modifier &1 not Found in Table T549R

What causes this issue?

Period modifier &v1& is not present in table <ZK>Display period
parameter</> (<ZH>T549R</>).

System Response

The payroll or return periodicity cannot be determined.

How to fix this error?

Check your settings in the corresponding view and check if there is an
entry for period modifier &v1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA051 - Period Modifier &1 not Found in Table T549R ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA051 indicates that the system is unable to find a specified period modifier in the table T549R. This table is used in the SAP HR (Human Resources) module to define period modifiers, which are essential for payroll processing and other time-related calculations.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified period modifier (indicated by &1 in the error message) has not been defined in the T549R table. This could happen if the configuration was not set up correctly during the implementation or if it was inadvertently deleted.
  
  
  Incorrect Input: The period modifier being referenced may be incorrectly entered in the payroll processing transaction or configuration.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the period modifier may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Version Mismatch: If there are discrepancies between different environments (e.g., development, testing, production), the period modifier may exist in one environment but not in another.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Table T549R:
  
  Go to transaction code SE16 or SE11 and enter the table name T549R.
  Check if the period modifier specified in the error message exists in the table. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Period Modifier:
  
  If the period modifier is missing, you can create it by using transaction code SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration path:
  
  Personnel Management -> Payroll -> Payroll: General Settings -> Define Period Modifiers.
  
  
  Ensure that you enter the correct details for the period modifier.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration to ensure that the period modifier is correctly referenced in the payroll schema or any related configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport included all necessary changes related to the period modifier.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll configuration for any additional insights or updates regarding period modifiers.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payroll process completes successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to the error message HRPAYNLLA051.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on payroll configuration and period modifiers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.