How To Fix PB034 - Selection date is not within editing period.

PB034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Selection date is not within editing period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB034 - Selection date is not within editing period. ?

  The SAP error message PB034, which states "Selection date is not within editing period," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing. This error indicates that the date you are trying to use for a selection (such as a date for a report, payroll run, or personnel action) falls outside the defined editing period for the relevant data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Editing Period: Each payroll period or personnel action has a defined editing period during which changes can be made. If you attempt to process data for a date that is outside this period, you will encounter this error.
  Configuration Settings: The editing periods are configured in the system settings, and they may not align with the date you are trying to use.
  Date Selection: The date you selected may be incorrect or not intended for the current processing cycle.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Editing Period: Verify the editing period for the specific payroll or personnel action