How To Fix HRPAYNLLA_EN370 - Period modifier is not identical for all legal persons (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 370

• Message text: Period modifier is not identical for all legal persons (&1)

What causes this issue?

The legal persons you want to process do not have the same period
modifier. The simulation tool cannot process them.

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?

Use the same period modifier for all the legal persons that are related
to the same employer. To do so, refer to Customizing for Payroll
Netherlands under <ZK>Wage Return -> Payroll -> Additional Legal Person
Data for Wage Return</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN370 - Period modifier is not identical for all legal persons (&1) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN370 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the period modifiers for different legal entities (legal persons) in the payroll processing. This error typically arises when the payroll configuration for different legal entities is not aligned, leading to inconsistencies in how payroll periods are defined or processed.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Period Modifiers: Each legal entity may have different period modifiers set up in the system, which are used to define how payroll periods are calculated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings for the different legal entities, such as different payroll areas or different settings in the payroll schema.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors in the payroll configuration or master data for employees across different legal entities can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll configuration for each legal entity involved. Ensure that the period modifiers are consistent across all legal entities. This can be done in the SAP configuration settings (SPRO) under the payroll area settings.
  Align Period Modifiers: If discrepancies are found, align the period modifiers for all legal entities. This may involve changing the settings in the payroll configuration to ensure they match.
  Review Payroll Areas: Ensure that the payroll areas assigned to employees in different legal entities are correctly configured and consistent.
  Test Payroll Run: After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved and that payroll is processed correctly for all legal entities.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring payroll settings and resolving related errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that the payroll team is trained on the configuration settings and understands how to maintain consistency across legal entities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.