How To Fix HRPAYNLLA_EN238 - Payroll area &1 not set to EXIT (or closed) for wage return period &4

HRPAYNLLA_EN238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLLA_EN - Error Messages for Wage Return NL

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Payroll area &1 not set to EXIT (or closed) for wage return period &4

What causes this issue?

For payroll area &V1& the payroll run for period &V4& has not been
completed (status &V2&).

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Complete the payroll run or change the wage return period.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN238 - Payroll area &1 not set to EXIT (or closed) for wage return period &4 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN238 indicates that there is an issue with the payroll area configuration in the context of wage return periods. Specifically, it suggests that the payroll area is not set to "EXIT" or "closed" for the specified wage return period. This can prevent payroll processing from proceeding as expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Payroll Area Configuration: The payroll area may not be properly configured to allow for wage return processing. This could be due to the payroll area being open for processing when it should be closed.
  Wage Return Period: The wage return period specified may not align with the payroll area settings, leading to inconsistencies.
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the payroll area or wage return period that need to be addressed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration for the payroll area in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll Area > Define Payroll Area.
  Ensure that