How To Fix 54370 - The retroactive accounting type must be specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 370

• Message text: The retroactive accounting type must be specified

What causes this issue?

The entry in the <LS>Field-Specific Recalculation Indicator
</>(V_T588G) view is only useful if the <DS:DE.RRTYP>Retroactive
Accounting Category</> is also specified. This is the only way the
specified field can be checked.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Select the appropriate retroactive accounting type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54370 - The retroactive accounting type must be specified ?

  The SAP error message 54370, "The retroactive accounting type must be specified," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with retroactive accounting in SAP HR (Human Resources) or Payroll modules. This error indicates that the system requires a specification of the retroactive accounting type for processing payroll or adjustments.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The retroactive accounting type has not been defined in the payroll configuration settings.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema being used may not have the necessary settings to handle retroactive accounting.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in the employee's master data or payroll results that prevents the system from determining the retroactive accounting type.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll process, they may not be correctly handling retroactive accounting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the payroll settings.
  Ensure that the retroactive accounting types are defined correctly under the relevant payroll area.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema being used for the employee. Ensure that it includes the necessary operations for retroactive accounting.
  Look for any missing operations or incorrect settings that might affect the retroactive accounting process.
  
  
  
  Verify Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  If applicable, run a payroll simulation to identify any other potential issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to retroactive accounting to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 54370 in SAP.