How To Fix HRPBSHU278 - Period selected should be in the year of payment or in the previous year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSHU - HR Public sector (H) developments

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Period selected should be in the year of payment or in the previous year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSHU278 - Period selected should be in the year of payment or in the previous year ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSHU278 indicates that the period selected for a payroll run or a related process is not valid because it does not fall within the acceptable range of the payment year or the previous year. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP Human Capital Management (HCM).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Period Selection: The user may have selected a payroll period that is either in a future year or beyond the previous year of the current payment year.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or in the payroll control record that restrict the periods that can be processed.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when selecting the payroll period can lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Selected Period: Ensure that the period you are trying to process is either in the current payment year or the previous year. For example, if the current year is 2023, you can only select periods from 2023 or 2022.
  Review Payroll Control Record: Check the payroll control record to ensure it is set up correctly and that the periods are open for processing. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., PC00_MXX_CALC) and reviewing the control record settings.
  Adjust the Period: If you have mistakenly selected an incorrect period, go back and select the correct payroll period that adheres to the rules.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for payroll processing to ensure compliance with the required procedures.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Payroll Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the payroll configuration settings in SAP, as they can impact the periods available for processing.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in payroll processing are adequately trained on how to select periods and understand the implications of their selections.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPBSHU278 error and successfully process payroll in SAP.