How To Fix HRPAYRULOG016 - You cannot compare results for periods &1,&2 and the current period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYRULOG - Messages for HRUCALC0 logging

• Message number: 016

• Message text: You cannot compare results for periods &1,&2 and the current period

What causes this issue?

The results from any <LB>O*</> table in use (for example, OWPBP, OTAX,
and others) are relevant for a different month.

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?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Verify when the system calls an operation
Verify when the system has last entered data in the table in use via
the
<DS:HRDS.DSYSLO_ECIFUNC_IMPRTAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA___0VVV>IMPRT</> function
Correct your schema
To analyze the situation, use the following schema as an example:
<DS:HRDS.DSYSLO_ECISCHE_RURCAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA___1VVV>RURC</>

AS < or <LS>RURD</>.>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYRULOG016 - You cannot compare results for periods &1,&2 and the current period ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYRULOG016 indicates that there is an issue with comparing payroll results for different periods in the payroll processing module. This error typically arises when you attempt to compare payroll results for two different periods (e.g., period &1 and period &2) with the current payroll period, and the system finds that the comparison is not valid.
  Cause:
  
  
  Inconsistent Payroll Periods: The error usually occurs when the payroll periods being compared are not aligned or are not valid for comparison. This can happen if:
  
  The payroll results for the periods in question have not been finalized.
  There are discrepancies in the payroll configuration or settings.
  The periods being compared are not in the same payroll year or do not have the same payroll schema.
  
  
  
  Missing Data: If the payroll results for the periods being compared are incomplete or missing, the system will not allow the comparison.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the payroll configuration settings that prevent valid comparisons.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Results: Ensure that the payroll results for the periods you are trying to compare are complete and finalized. You can do this by reviewing the payroll logs and results for those periods.
  
  
  Verify Periods: Make sure that the periods you are comparing are valid and belong to the same payroll year. Check the payroll calendar and ensure that the periods are correctly defined.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the payroll configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly for the comparison you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Run Payroll Again: If necessary, re-run the payroll for the periods in question to ensure that all data is up to date and complete.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the payroll processing and comparison functionalities.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll calculation) or PC00_MXX_CEDT (for payroll results display) to investigate payroll results.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.