How To Fix P2071 - Related sickness record &1 outside of continued pay period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Related sickness record &1 outside of continued pay period

What causes this issue?

The absence type &V1& is deducted from the employee's leave
entitlement.
According to your entries, the end of continued pay for a related &V1&
sickness should be moved to a date which is before the 'valid to' date
of the record.
In this case, leave would be deducted even after the end of continued
pay.
This is not permitted by the system.

How to fix this error?

Delete the relationship indicator of the related sickness &V1& with the
start date &V3& and the end date &V4&.
Enter the current sickess record with the relevant relationship
indicator.
Then link the sickness &V1& from &V3& to &V4& with the current sickness
record. You do this by entering the same relationship indicator for the
sickess &V1& as for the current sickess record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2071 - Related sickness record &1 outside of continued pay period ?

  The SAP error message P2071, which states "Related sickness record &1 outside of continued pay period," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with employee absences due to sickness. This error indicates that there is a sickness record that is not aligned with the defined continued pay period for the employee.
  Cause:
  
  Sickness Record Dates: The sickness record (identified by &1) has start or end dates that fall outside the period during which the employee is entitled to continued pay (e.g., sick pay).
  Configuration Issues: The continued pay period may not be correctly configured in the system, leading to discrepancies between the sickness record and the pay period.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entry when recording the sickness absence, such as wrong dates or incorrect absence types.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sickness Record: Review the specific sickness record referenced by &1. Ensure that the start and end dates of the sickness absence fall within the employee's continued pay period.
  Verify Continued Pay Period: Check the configuration of the continued pay period in the system. Ensure that it is set up correctly according to company policies and legal requirements.
  Adjust Dates: If the sickness record is indeed outside the continued pay period, you may need to adjust the dates of the sickness record or the continued pay period as appropriate.
  Consult Payroll Policies: Ensure that the payroll policies regarding sickness and continued pay are being followed correctly. This may involve consulting with HR or payroll specialists.
  Reprocess Payroll: After making the necessary adjustments, reprocess the payroll to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its system, and there may be specific notes addressing this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to absence management and payroll processing to understand how continued pay periods are defined and managed.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user processing the payroll has the appropriate permissions to make changes to sickness records and payroll configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.