How To Fix HRSEN00317 - Period/key date: &2 for time specification type &1 cannot be interpreted

HRSEN00317 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSEN00 - Calculation of Time Specifications

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Period/key date: &2 for time specification type &1 cannot be interpreted

What causes this issue?

A type of <DS:DE.PSEN_VALID>period or key date entry</> has been
entered for time specification type &V1& in table T525T (<LS>Time
Specification Type for Employment Period Calculation</>). There is no
defined processing procedure for this entry. This can occur if, for
example, an invalid enhancement has been made to domain PSEN_VALID (
<LS>Validity: Period/Key Date</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

Check whether domain PSEN_VALID has been enhanced or whether the
function modules in the HRSEN00SEL_RULE_EVALUATION function group have
been changed.
If this is not the case, contact SAP.

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HRSEN00317 - Details

• The SAP error message HRSEN00317 typically occurs in the context of time management or personnel administration when the system is unable to interpret a specific time specification due to an issue with the period or key date provided. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when processing time data, creating or modifying time specifications, or during payroll processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error message HRSEN00317 can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Time Specification Type: The time specification type (&1) may not be valid for the given period or key date (&2).
  Incorrect Key Date: The key date provided may not correspond to a valid period for the specified time type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the time management settings that prevent the system from interpreting the time specification correctly.
  Missing Data: Required data for the time specification may be missing or incorrectly entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRSEN00317 error, you can take the