How To Fix HRPAYNLLA_EN358 - Confirmation is only allowed in period &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Confirmation is only allowed in period &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN358 - Confirmation is only allowed in period &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN358 with the description "Confirmation is only allowed in period &1/&2" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that a confirmation action (such as posting payroll results) is being attempted outside of the allowed payroll period.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Period: The user is trying to confirm payroll results for a period that is not currently open or is outside the defined payroll processing period.
  Payroll Status: The payroll run for the specified period may not have been completed or finalized, preventing any confirmations from being processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or control records that restrict confirmations to specific periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Period:
  
  Verify the current payroll period in the system. Ensure that you are trying to confirm results for the correct period (month/year).
  You can check the payroll control record (transaction code PA03) to see the status of the payroll period.
  
  
  
  Open the Period:
  
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it for processing. This can be done by adjusting the payroll control record.
  Ensure that the payroll period is set to "open" for the relevant personnel area and payroll area.
  
  
  
  Complete Payroll Run:
  
  Ensure that the payroll run for the specified period has been completed successfully. If it is still in process or has errors, resolve those issues first.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the payroll schema and control records to ensure that they allow confirmations for the intended periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to your version of SAP HCM, as there may be version-specific considerations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Control Record), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Results).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting the confirmation has the necessary authorizations to perform payroll confirmations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.