How To Fix HRPBSSA090 - Not in available period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSSA -

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Not in available period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSSA090 - Not in available period ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSSA090: Not in available period typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) and Payroll processing. This error indicates that the system is trying to access or process data for a period that is not available or has not been defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Period Not Open: The payroll period for the employee may not be open for processing. This can happen if the payroll has not been executed for that period or if the period is closed.
  Incorrect Date Range: The date range specified for the operation may not fall within the available payroll periods.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings that prevent the system from recognizing the period as available.
  Employee Status: The employee may not be active or may have been terminated, which can affect their eligibility for payroll processing in certain periods.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Payroll Periods: Verify that the payroll period you are trying to access is open. You can do this by checking the payroll control record in the SAP system.
  
  Transaction Code: PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll).
  Ensure that the payroll period is set to "Open" for processing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date Range: If you are specifying a date range for a report or processing, ensure that the dates fall within the available payroll periods.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for payroll in the SAP system. Ensure that the payroll periods are correctly defined in the system.
  
  Transaction Code: SPRO (to access the configuration settings).
  
  
  
  Employee Status Check: Verify the status of the employee in question. If the employee is inactive or terminated, you may need to adjust the processing accordingly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to your version of SAP and the payroll module you are using.
  
  
  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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC for payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access payroll data for the specified period.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRPBSSA090 error and implement the appropriate solution.