How To Fix HRPAYTR02379 - Different period units in actual and planning versions - copy impossible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR02 -

• Message number: 379

• Message text: Different period units in actual and planning versions - copy impossible

What causes this issue?

You want to copy data from one version to another, where one version is
an actual version and the other a planning version. However, the period
units for the updating of the actual data for one or more information
structure(s) are not the same as those of planning.

System Response

In this case, copying is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the period units for the updating of actual data (Table
TMC4) and for planning Table T445A) are the same.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR02379 - Different period units in actual and planning versions - copy impossible ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR02379 indicates that there is a mismatch between the period units in the actual and planning versions of a payroll run. This typically occurs when you are trying to copy data from one version to another, but the time periods (e.g., monthly, weekly, etc.) do not align.
  Cause:
  
  Different Period Units: The actual version (e.g., the payroll results) and the planning version (e.g., the payroll simulation) are set up with different period units. For example, one might be set to monthly while the other is set to weekly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or in the infotypes that define how periods are handled.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or setup in the payroll processing could lead to this mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Units: Verify the period units for both the actual and planning versions. Ensure that they are the same. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Adjust Configuration: If the period units are different, you may need to adjust the configuration settings in the payroll schema or the infotypes to ensure consistency.
  Recreate Versions: If necessary, you may need to recreate one of the versions (either the actual or planning) to ensure that they match in terms of period units.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on how to align the period units in your payroll setup.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to check and adjust settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to payroll configurations.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYTR02379 error and successfully copy data between the actual and planning versions.