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

HRSFEC_SERVICES189 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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