How To Fix HRSPQQA008 - Pay frequency of &1 &2 is beyond limitation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSPQQA - Salary packaging

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Pay frequency of &1 &2 is beyond limitation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSPQQA008 - Pay frequency of &1 &2 is beyond limitation ?

  The SAP error message HRSPQQA008, which states "Pay frequency of &1 &2 is beyond limitation," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the pay frequency defined for a specific employee or payroll area exceeds the allowable limits set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Pay Frequency Configuration: The pay frequency (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) assigned to the employee or payroll area may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Exceeding Limits: The defined pay frequency may exceed the maximum number of pay periods allowed for a specific payroll area or employee group.
  Customizations or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the payroll process, they may inadvertently lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pay Frequency Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the payroll area configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Verify the pay frequency settings for the relevant payroll area and ensure they are within the acceptable limits.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (Transaction code: PA30) to ensure that the pay frequency assigned is correct and matches the configuration in the payroll area.
  
  
  
  Adjust Pay Frequency:
  
  If the pay frequency is indeed beyond the limitation, adjust it to a valid frequency that complies with the system's configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll configuration to understand the limitations and how to configure them correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and making adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HR payroll issues, as they may provide specific guidance or patches for known issues.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on payroll configuration and limitations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.