How To Fix HRPAYNLLA218 - LP &1: There is probably no entry in &4 between &2 and &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLLA - Notifications for Wage Return NL

• Message number: 218

• Message text: LP &1: There is probably no entry in &4 between &2 and &3

What causes this issue?

There is probably no wage return data for LePer &v1& in return period
&v2& to &v3& (wage return &v4&), although you can create a wage return
in this period.

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?

Check whether you need to create entries for this period.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA218 - LP &1: There is probably no entry in &4 between &2 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA218 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is likely no entry in a specified table (denoted by &4) for a particular employee (denoted by &1) between the specified dates (&2 and &3). 
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The employee may not have the necessary master data entries (e.g., infotypes) for the specified period. This could include missing information related to employment, pay scale, or other relevant data.
  
  
  Incorrect Date Ranges: The date ranges specified in the error message may not align with the periods for which payroll data is expected. This can happen if the payroll period is not correctly defined or if the employee's data is not maintained for that period.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll schema or rules that are not correctly set up to handle the employee's data.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in related tables that are required for payroll calculations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYNLLA218 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Verify that the employee has the necessary infotypes (e.g., IT0000, IT0001, IT0002, etc.) maintained for the period in question.
  Ensure that the data is complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Review Date Ranges:
  
  Check the payroll period settings to ensure that the dates specified in the error message are correct.
  Make sure that the payroll run is being executed for the correct period.
  
  
  
  Examine Configuration:
  
  Review the payroll schema and rules to ensure that they are correctly configured to process the employee's data.
  Check for any customizations that may affect payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the employee's data to identify any missing or inconsistent entries.
  You can use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the infotypes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRPAYNLLA218 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for payroll processing to understand the requirements for employee data and payroll configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the HRPAYNLLA218 error message.