How To Fix RP231 - Period modifier of payr.area &1 and paym.model &2 do no match (&3 <> &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Period modifier of payr.area &1 and paym.model &2 do no match (&3 <> &4)

What causes this issue?

The period modifier of payroll area &V1& is &V3&.
Period modifier &V4& is defined in the "Payment model" view of table
T549W for payment model &V2&.
No other period modifier is permitted.

System Response

The system rejects the entry.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.
The system reads the payroll area that is valid on the start date of
the current "Organizational Assignment" record (infotype 0001).
The period modifier is assigned to the payment model in the "Payment
model" view.
Make sure your entry is available in the customizing system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP231 - Period modifier of payr.area &1 and paym.model &2 do no match (&3 <> &4) ?

  The SAP error message RP231 indicates a mismatch between the period modifier of the payroll area and the payment model in the payroll processing. This error typically arises when the configuration settings for the payroll area and payment model do not align correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The period modifier defined for the payroll area does not match the period modifier defined for the payment model. Each payroll area and payment model can have specific settings that dictate how payroll is processed.
  Incorrect Assignment: The employee may be assigned to a payroll area or payment model that does not correspond to the expected settings.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the master data of the employee or in the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the payroll area and payment model in the SAP system.
  Verify the period modifiers assigned to both the payroll area and the payment model.
  Ensure that they match as expected.
  
  
  
  Adjust Employee Master Data:
  
  Review the employee's master data to ensure they are assigned to the correct payroll area and payment model.
  If necessary, update the employee's assignment to align with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or configuration guides for payroll settings to understand the expected configurations for your specific scenario.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that payroll processing completes successfully.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee assignments or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to access configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and employee data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RP231 error message in your SAP system.