How To Fix PB008 - &1 &2 is obsolete in the interval specified.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PB - PD: Message IDs Org. Management

• Message number: 008

• Message text: &1 &2 is obsolete in the interval specified.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB008 - &1 &2 is obsolete in the interval specified. ?

  The SAP error message PB008 indicates that a specific object (like a wage type, infotype, or other payroll-related element) is considered obsolete in the specified interval. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system encounters a wage type or infotype that is no longer valid for the period being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Wage Type/Infotype: The wage type or infotype referenced in the error message has been marked as obsolete in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll configuration may not have been updated to reflect changes in wage types or infotypes.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or outdated data entries in the employee's master data or payroll results.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and check the status of the wage type or infotype in question.
  Ensure that the wage type or infotype is correctly configured and not marked as obsolete.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Review the employee's master data to ensure that it does not reference any obsolete wage types or infotypes.
  If necessary, update the employee's records to use valid wage types or infotypes.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Results:
  
  Check the payroll results for the employee to see if there are any entries that reference the obsolete wage type or infotype.
  If found, you may need to correct or delete these entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or release notes for any changes related to wage types or infotypes that may have been introduced in recent updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to investigate and resolve issues related to payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on handling obsolete wage types or infotypes.
  Testing: After making changes, always perform a test payroll run to ensure that the issue is resolved and that payroll calculations are accurate.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PB008 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.