How To Fix HRSPQQA016 - Payroll frequency cannot be determined

HRSPQQA016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSPQQA - Salary packaging

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Payroll frequency cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSPQQA016 - Payroll frequency cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message HRSPQQA016, which states "Payroll frequency cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the payroll frequency for an employee, which is essential for processing payroll correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Payroll Data: The employee's master data may be incomplete or incorrect, particularly in the areas related to payroll settings, such as the payroll area or frequency.
  
  Configuration Issues: The payroll area or frequency may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the payroll schema.
  Employee Group or Subgroup Issues: The employee may not be assigned to the correct employee group or subgroup that corresponds to a defined payroll frequency.
  Time Management Settings: If time management is integrated with payroll, issues in time data can also lead to