How To Fix HRPSGB081 - You entered a period without specifying the fiscal year (entry required)

HRPSGB081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB - HR PS Great Britain

• Message number: 081

• Message text: You entered a period without specifying the fiscal year (entry required)

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HRPSGB081 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB081 indicates that a user has entered a period in a transaction without specifying the corresponding fiscal year. This is a common issue in SAP HR (Human Resources) and can occur in various contexts, such as payroll processing or time management.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  A user attempts to enter a date or period (like a pay period) without also specifying the fiscal year.
  The system requires both the period and fiscal year to correctly process the data, as the fiscal year defines the context for the period being entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPSGB081 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Specify the Fiscal Year: When entering the period, ensure that you also specify the fiscal year. This can usually be done in the same screen where you enter the period.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are consistently encountering this error, check the configuration settings in your SAP system to ensure that the fiscal year