How To Fix HRPAYNLPR_EN440 - Legal person &1 was ended in per. &2 but Ext. Data in Period &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLPR_EN - Pension Return NL

• Message number: 440

• Message text: Legal person &1 was ended in per. &2 but Ext. Data in Period &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLPR_EN440 - Legal person &1 was ended in per. &2 but Ext. Data in Period &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLPR_EN440 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the Netherlands, particularly when dealing with legal entities and external data. This error indicates a mismatch between the legal person's status and the external data for a specific payroll period.
  Cause:
  
  Legal Person Ended: The legal person (e.g., a company or organization) has been marked as ended in the specified payroll period (period &2).
  External Data Discrepancy: There is still external data (e.g., payroll data, employee records) that is being referenced for a period (period &3) where the legal person is no longer active.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings or in the employee master data that lead to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Legal Person Status: Verify the status of the legal person in the specified period. If it was incorrectly ended, you may need to reverse that action or adjust the payroll processing.
  Review External Data: Look into the external data for the specified period. Ensure that there are no references to the legal person that should not exist after it has been ended.
  Adjust Payroll Periods: If the legal person is indeed ended, ensure that no payroll processing is attempted for that legal person in the periods following its end date.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific instructions or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this specific error.
  Payroll Configuration: Ensure that your payroll configuration aligns with the legal requirements and that all necessary updates have been applied.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error and ensuring that the legal person and external data are consistent, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYNLPR_EN440 error.