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:
  
  
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