How To Fix HRPAYNLPR_EN116 - Use transaction &1 to close the period for legal person &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLPR_EN - Pension Return NL

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Use transaction &1 to close the period for legal person &2

What causes this issue?

You tried to close the return period by using the B2A Manager, which is
not allowed.

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 transaction &v1& to close the pension return for legal
person &v2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLPR_EN116 - Use transaction &1 to close the period for legal person &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLPR_EN116 indicates that there is an issue with closing the payroll period for a specific legal entity in the Netherlands. This error typically arises when an attempt is made to process payroll or execute related functions without having first closed the payroll period for the specified legal person.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the payroll period for the specified legal entity (legal person) has not been closed. In SAP HR, payroll periods must be closed to ensure that no further changes can be made to the payroll data for that period. This is a necessary step to maintain data integrity and ensure accurate reporting.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to close the payroll period for the specified legal person. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Transaction: Use the transaction code mentioned in the error message (indicated as &1 in the message) to navigate to the appropriate payroll closing function. This is typically PC00_M99_CLOS for closing payroll periods in the Netherlands.
  
  
  Select the Legal Person: Enter the legal person number (indicated as &2 in the message) for which you want to close the payroll period.
  
  
  Close the Period: Follow the prompts to close the payroll period. Ensure that all necessary payroll runs have been completed and that there are no outstanding issues that would prevent the period from being closed.
  
  
  Verify Closure: After closing the period, you can verify that the closure was successful by checking the status of the payroll period for the legal person.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on payroll processing and period closing specific to the Netherlands.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform payroll closing actions in SAP.
  Consulting with HR/Payroll Team: If you are unsure about the implications of closing a payroll period or if there are pending transactions, consult with your HR or payroll team before proceeding.
  Error Logs: Check for any additional error messages or logs that may provide more context on why the payroll period was not closed initially.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYNLPR_EN116 error and successfully close the payroll period for the specified legal person.