How To Fix 13I026 - Cheque date should be less than the next pay period paydate

13I026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 13I - Messages for Termination Organizer

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Cheque date should be less than the next pay period paydate

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 13I026 - Cheque date should be less than the next pay period paydate ?

  The SAP error message 13I026 indicates that the cheque date you are trying to enter is not valid because it is set to a date that is later than the next pay period's pay date. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or financial transactions where cheque dates must align with specific payroll periods.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cheque Date Misalignment: The cheque date you are trying to enter is after the next scheduled pay date for the employee or the payroll period.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll module that enforce this rule, ensuring that payments are made within the correct timeframes.
  Data Entry Error: The date may have been entered incorrectly, either by mistake or due to misunderstanding of the required date format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Adjust the Cheque Date: Change the cheque date to a date that is earlier than the next pay period's pay date. You can check the payroll