How To Fix HRPAYNLLA052 - Return Frequency &1 and Payroll Frequency &2 cannot Be Synchronized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLLA - Notifications for Wage Return NL

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Return Frequency &1 and Payroll Frequency &2 cannot Be Synchronized

What causes this issue?

The period modifiers for return (&v1&) and payroll areas (&v2&) do not
match.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create monthly returns for monthly payroll runs and four-weekly returns
for weekly, bi-weekly or four-weekly payroll runs. For this purpose you
maintain tables <ZK>Payroll Areas</> (<ZH>T549A</>) and <ZK>Additional
Legal Person Data for Wage Return</> (<ZH>T5N14
</>).
In table <ZK>Payroll Periods</> (<ZH>T549Q</>) check if the start and
end date of the payroll period modifiers match the return period
modifiers.
The start date of the return period must match the start date of the
first payroll period and the end date the end date of the last payroll
period where bi and four-weekly payroll runs are concerned.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA052 - Return Frequency &1 and Payroll Frequency &2 cannot Be Synchronized ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA052 indicates that there is a mismatch between the return frequency and the payroll frequency in the payroll processing configuration. This error typically arises when the settings for payroll processing do not align correctly, which can prevent successful payroll runs.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The return frequency (how often payroll results are returned) does not match the payroll frequency (how often payroll is processed). For example, if payroll is set to run monthly but the return frequency is set to weekly, this inconsistency will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Master Data: Employee master data or payroll area settings may have incorrect configurations that lead to this mismatch.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the payroll process, they may inadvertently cause this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP configuration for payroll (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant payroll area settings and verify that the return frequency and payroll frequency are correctly aligned.
  Ensure that the settings for the payroll area match the expected frequencies.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data (transaction code PA30) for the employees involved in the payroll run.
  Ensure that the payroll area and return frequency settings are consistent with the overall payroll configuration.
  
  
  
  Adjust Return Frequency:
  
  If necessary, adjust the return frequency to match the payroll frequency or vice versa, depending on the business requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved and that payroll processing can proceed without issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll configuration for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYNLLA052 error in your SAP system.