How To Fix RP439 - Maximum period duration exceeded (acc. to T554M/T5D0D)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 439

• Message text: Maximum period duration exceeded (acc. to T554M/T5D0D)

What causes this issue?

In table T554M the longest permitted duration of an absence type is
specified. And table T5D0D contains the permitted duration of the
portion that can be taken variably.

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

In the current case, at least one of these two limit values has been
exceeded.
Total of all days of this absence type: &V1&
Permitted period according to T554M: &V2& (calculated in days)
Total of all days in variable period: &V3&
Permitted period according to T5D0D: &V4& (calculated in days)

System Response

How to fix this error?

Reduction of absence duration.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP439 - Maximum period duration exceeded (acc. to T554M/T5D0D) ?

  The SAP error message RP439 "Maximum period duration exceeded (acc. to T554M/T5D0D)" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the duration of a specific period exceeds the limits defined in the system configuration. This error is related to the settings in the tables T554M (for wage types) and T5D0D (for duration limits).
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Limits: The error is usually caused by the configuration settings in the T554M and T5D0D tables, which define the maximum allowable duration for certain payroll periods or wage types.
  Incorrect Data Entry: If the payroll data entered for an employee exceeds the defined limits, this error will be triggered.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the payroll process that do not adhere to the defined limits, it can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for payroll.
  Check the settings in T554M and T5D0D to ensure that the maximum duration limits are set correctly according to your organization's requirements.
  If necessary, adjust the maximum duration settings to accommodate the payroll periods being processed.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Data:
  
  Review the payroll data for the employee(s) in question to ensure that the data entered does not exceed the defined limits.
  Correct any discrepancies in the data that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to the configuration or correcting the data, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to payroll configuration for further guidance on setting limits and handling this error.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  PA30: To view and maintain employee master data.
  PC00_MXX_CALC: To run payroll for a specific period.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T554M: Contains wage type characteristics.
  T5D0D: Contains duration limits for payroll processing.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights into configuration best practices.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.