How To Fix 5G214 - Infotype(0003) not changed as earliest payroll area retro. date too late

5G214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Infotype(0003) not changed as earliest payroll area retro. date too late

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G214 - Infotype(0003) not changed as earliest payroll area retro. date too late ?

  The SAP error message 5G214 indicates that there is an issue with the retroactive accounting date in relation to the payroll area for an employee. Specifically, the message states that the infotype (0003) cannot be changed because the earliest payroll area retroactive date is too late. This typically occurs when you are trying to make changes to an employee's infotype (in this case, infotype 0003, which is related to organizational assignment) that are retroactive to a date that is earlier than the payroll area’s retroactive accounting limit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Retroactive Accounting Date: The payroll area has a defined retroactive accounting limit, which restricts how far back changes can be made. If you attempt to change an infotype to a date that is earlier than this limit, you will encounter this error.
  Infotype Locking: The infotype may be locked for changes due to payroll processing or other reasons.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date you are trying