How To Fix PB044 - The start of the editing period was set as the selection date.

PB044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 044

• Message text: The start of the editing period was set as the selection date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PB044 - The start of the editing period was set as the selection date. ?

  The SAP error message PB044, which states "The start of the editing period was set as the selection date," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing. This error indicates that the date you are trying to use for processing (the selection date) falls within a period that is not editable, meaning that changes cannot be made to the data for that date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Editing Period Restrictions: The editing period for personnel data or payroll has been defined in such a way that it does not allow changes for the selection date you are trying to use.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings for the editing period may be configured to restrict changes to certain dates, often to ensure data integrity and compliance with payroll processing timelines.
  Payroll Processing: If payroll has already been processed for the period in question, the system will prevent any changes to ensure that the payroll results