How To Fix HRPSGB_HER079 - Contribution Report was already executed for this period

HRPSGB_HER079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_HER - HR PS GB Higher Education Messages (USS, HESA etc)

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Contribution Report was already executed for this period

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HRPSGB_HER079 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER079, which states "Contribution Report was already executed for this period," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly in the UK payroll system. This error indicates that a contribution report has already been generated for the specified period, and the system does not allow for a duplicate execution of the report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Execution: The most common cause of this error is an attempt to run the contribution report for a payroll period that has already been processed. The system prevents re-execution to maintain data integrity and avoid inconsistencies in reporting.
  Incorrect Period Selection: The user may have selected the wrong payroll period, leading to an attempt to re-run a report that has already been completed.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that restrict the execution of reports for already processed periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Previous Executions: Verify if