How To Fix HRSFEC_SERVICES189 - Please enter a frequency for payroll area &1 on &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_SERVICES - Message Class for Replication Service

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Please enter a frequency for payroll area &1 on &2.

What causes this issue?

During inbound processing, the system tries to adjust the validity
period of the bank information record to match the payroll periods. In
this case, the system couldn't find the frequency of payroll area
&1 on &2, so it wasn't able to make these adjustments.
Note: Frequency corresponds to period parameter in the SAP ERP system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that payroll area &1 is set up correctly and that the
frequency is set for payroll area &1 on &2.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSFEC_SERVICES189 - Please enter a frequency for payroll area &1 on &2. ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_SERVICES189, which states "Please enter a frequency for payroll area &1 on &2," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that a required frequency for a specific payroll area has not been defined or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Frequency Definition: The payroll area specified in the error message does not have a frequency defined in the system. This could be due to configuration issues or oversight during the setup of payroll areas.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll area might be incorrectly configured, leading to the absence of a frequency setting.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry or migration that resulted in the frequency not being set.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for payroll areas in SAP.
  Ensure that the payroll area specified in the error message has a frequency defined. This can typically be done in the following path:
  
  SPRO ? IMG ? Payroll ? Payroll Area ? Define Payroll Area.
  
  
  Verify that the frequency (e.g., monthly, bi-weekly) is correctly assigned to the payroll area.
  
  
  
  Define Frequency:
  
  If the frequency is missing, you will need to define it. This usually involves specifying how often payroll is processed for that area (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly, monthly).
  Make sure to save the changes after defining the frequency.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary configurations were included.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on payroll area configuration and frequency settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to payroll area configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message HRSFEC_SERVICES189 and ensure that the payroll area is correctly configured with the appropriate frequency.