How To Fix HRPSGB_ME258 - No pay frequency for period modifier &1

HRPSGB_ME258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ME - Multiple Employment Errors & Warnings

• Message number: 258

• Message text: No pay frequency for period modifier &1

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

HRPSGB_ME258 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_ME258 "No pay frequency for period modifier &1" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find a defined pay frequency for the specified period modifier, which is essential for calculating payroll correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The pay frequency for the specified period modifier has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Period Modifier: The period modifier being referenced may be incorrect or not applicable for the employee or payroll area.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the payroll configuration or master data that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll UK > Basic Settings > Define Pay Frequencies.
  Ensure that the pay frequency for the specified period modifier is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Period Modifier:
  
  Check the period modifier being used in the payroll run.