How To Fix 5G132 - Payment made in error correction is only possible for a retro period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Payment made in error correction is only possible for a retro period

What causes this issue?

It is only possible to make a payment made in error correction for a
payroll period in the past.
Your R/3 system is forced to make a retro calculation in this situation.
Thus a payment made in error correction for a present period or a future
period is not permitted.
In other words, a payment made in error correction is <ZU>always</> part
of a retro calculation.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the period for which you want to make the payment made in
error correction is a period in the payroll past.

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 5G132 - Payment made in error correction is only possible for a retro period ?

  The SAP error message 5G132 indicates that a payment made in error can only be corrected for a retroactive period. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or financial transactions where adjustments are needed for previous periods.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Payment: A payment was made that needs to be corrected, but the system restricts corrections to a defined retroactive period.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to allow corrections only within a specific timeframe, which is often set to prevent discrepancies in financial reporting and payroll processing.
  Period Locking: The period for which the payment was made may be locked for changes, meaning that no adjustments can be made outside of the allowed retroactive period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Retroactive Period Settings: Review the configuration settings in your SAP system to determine the allowed retroactive period for corrections. This can usually be found in the payroll or financial settings.
  Adjust Payment Within Allowed Period: If the payment correction falls within the allowed retroactive period, proceed with the correction as per the standard process.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the correction needs to be made outside the allowed period, consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant. They may provide options such as:
  
  Extending the retroactive period if feasible.
  Making adjustments in the next payroll or financial period.
  Using specific transaction codes or processes designed for handling such exceptions.
  
  
  Documentation: Ensure that all corrections are well-documented to maintain a clear audit trail for future reference.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may assist in making corrections, such as PA30 for personnel administration or PC00_MXX_CALC for payroll processing.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make corrections in the system.
  Testing: If changes are made to configuration settings, it is advisable to test in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  Conclusion:
  The error message 5G132 serves as a safeguard to ensure that corrections are made within a controlled timeframe, which is crucial for maintaining the integrity of financial and payroll data. Always follow your organization's policies and procedures when handling such corrections.