How To Fix HRPYO_SCH118 - Cycles do not exist for payroll schedule &1; unable to copy

HRPYO_SCH118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPYO_SCH - Payroll Scheduler Messages

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Cycles do not exist for payroll schedule &1; unable to copy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPYO_SCH118 - Cycles do not exist for payroll schedule &1; unable to copy ?

  The SAP error message HRPYO_SCH118 indicates that there are no cycles defined for the specified payroll schedule, which prevents the system from copying the payroll schedule. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when trying to copy or modify payroll schedules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Cycles: The primary cause of this error is that the payroll schedule you are trying to copy does not have any associated payroll cycles defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the payroll schedule was not set up correctly, or the cycles were not defined for the specific payroll area.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to payroll schedules and cycles.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Schedule Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll Control > Define Payroll Periods.
  Ensure