How To Fix PG505 - Payroll period &1 &2 is not in table T549Q

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Payroll period &1 &2 is not in table T549Q

What causes this issue?

The period &V1& &V2& for period modifier &V3& is not available in the
period table.
This is probably due to an error.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG505 - Payroll period &1 &2 is not in table T549Q ?

  The SAP error message PG505 indicates that the payroll period specified (denoted by &1 and &2) is not found in the table T549Q. This table is used in SAP to define the payroll periods for various payroll areas.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Payroll Period: The specified payroll period may not have been defined in the T549Q table. This can happen if the payroll period was not set up correctly during configuration.
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area associated with the employee may not have the specified payroll period defined.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the payroll period being referenced.
  Configuration Changes: Recent changes in configuration or updates may have inadvertently removed or altered the payroll period settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check T549Q Table: 
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE16N to access the T549Q table.
  Verify if the payroll period you are trying to use is listed in the table. If it is not, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Add Missing Payroll Period:
  
  If the payroll period is missing, you can add it through the following steps:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Payroll > Payroll Area > Define Payroll Periods.
  Add the missing payroll period for the relevant payroll area.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the payroll area assigned to the employee is correctly configured and that it includes the payroll period in question.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Entry Errors:
  
  Double-check the input values for any typographical errors or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any recent changes made to the payroll configuration to ensure that they did not inadvertently affect the payroll periods.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T549Q: This table contains the definitions of payroll periods for different payroll areas. Each entry typically includes the payroll area, the period number, and the start and end dates of the payroll period.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE16 (Data Browser), SPRO (SAP Reference IMG), and PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) for checking employee records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to payroll processing and the T549Q table.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further assistance.