diff --git a/erpnext/config/hr.py b/erpnext/config/hr.py
index 0367755595a..bb055df3a30 100644
--- a/erpnext/config/hr.py
+++ b/erpnext/config/hr.py
@@ -160,6 +160,10 @@ def get_data():
 					"name": "Salary Slip",
 					"onboard": 1,
 				},
+				{
+					"type": "doctype",
+					"name": "Payroll Period",
+				},
 				{
 					"type": "doctype",
 					"name": "Salary Component",