How To Fix HRPAYTR02216 - End lies too far into the future

HRPAYTR02216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR02 -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: End lies too far into the future

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HRPAYTR02216 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYTR02216 ("End lies too far into the future") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the end date of a payroll period or a specific payroll-related action is set too far in the future, which is not acceptable according to the system's configuration or business rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Configuration: The end date for a payroll period or a specific action (like a contract end date) is set beyond the acceptable range defined in the system.
  Future Dated Records: There may be records or entries in the system that are dated too far into the future, which the payroll process cannot handle.
  System Settings: The configuration settings in the payroll schema or the infotype settings may restrict processing to a certain time frame.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the payroll period dates and ensure that the end date is within