How To Fix PH213 - Payroll period not found in table T549Q

PH213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Payroll period not found in table T549Q

What causes this issue?

This message can be triggered for archiving object PA_TIME (time
evaluation results) in the following situations:
You have specified an archiving date. The system uses it to calculate a
default value for the retroactive accounting limit.
You have specified a retroactive accounting limit. The system uses it
to calculate a default value for the archiving date.
To calculate default values, the system requires information on payroll
periods from the <LS>Payroll Periods</> table (T549Q). The
corresponding entries do not exist.

System Response

The system is unable to calculate a default value.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the entries in table T549Q <LS>Payroll Periods</>. Add the
missing entries, if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PH213 - Payroll period not found in table T549Q ?

  The SAP error message PH213, which states "Payroll period not found in table T549Q," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the specified payroll period in the relevant configuration table. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause and solution can help resolve the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Payroll Period Configuration: The payroll period you are trying to process may not be defined in the T549Q table. This table contains the configuration for payroll periods, and if the specific period is not set up, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Incorrect Payroll Area: The payroll area associated with the employee may not be correctly configured or may not match the payroll period you are trying to access.
  
  
  Date Issues: The date range for the payroll period may not align with the current date or the date of the payroll run.
  
  
  Customizations or Changes: If there have been recent changes or customizations in