How To Fix HRPSGB_LG008 - Date Type &1 does not exist (Table T548Y)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_LG - HR GB PS Messages for Local Government

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Date Type &1 does not exist (Table T548Y)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_LG008 - Date Type &1 does not exist (Table T548Y) ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_LG008 indicates that a specific date type (represented by &1) does not exist in the system, specifically in the table T548Y. This table is used in the SAP HR module to define various date types that are relevant for personnel administration and payroll processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Type: The date type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or an incomplete implementation.
  Incorrect Configuration: The date type may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the system is newly implemented or has undergone a transport of changes, the date type may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Table T548Y:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and enter the table name T548Y.
  Check if the date type you are trying to use is listed in the table. If it is not present, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Date Type:
  
  If the date type is missing, you can create it using transaction code SM30 (Table View Maintenance) or directly in the configuration settings.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) to define the date type:
  
  SPRO ? Personnel Management ? Personnel Administration ? Basic Settings ? Define Date Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the date type is correctly configured with all necessary attributes.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the date type was supposed to be included in a transport request, verify that the transport was successfully imported into the target system.
  If necessary, re-import the transport or manually create the date type in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or updates regarding the date types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the date type works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T548Y: This table contains the definitions of date types used in the SAP HR module. Each entry corresponds to a specific date type that can be used in various HR processes.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary for checking table contents.
  SM30: Table View Maintenance for creating or modifying entries.
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Implementation Guide for configuration settings.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on date types.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.