How To Fix 53111 - Change too far back in the past

53111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 53 - Incentive Wages Data

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Change too far back in the past

What causes this issue?

The earliest retroactive accounting date in Incentive Wages is set to
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System Response

The system rejects entries before this date.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 53111 - Change too far back in the past ?

  The SAP error message "53111 Change too far back in the past" typically occurs when you attempt to make a change to a document or record that is dated significantly in the past, beyond the allowed time frame set by the system. This is often related to financial documents, such as invoices or journal entries, where there are strict controls on how far back changes can be made to maintain data integrity and compliance with accounting standards.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Restrictions: SAP has built-in restrictions on how far back in time changes can be made to ensure that historical data remains consistent and accurate.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to prevent changes to documents that are older than a certain number of days or months.
  Document Status: The document may have been archived or closed, making it non-editable.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in your SAP system to determine the allowed time frame