How To Fix 5G550 - Retroactive accounting limit specified was changed from &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 550

• Message text: Retroactive accounting limit specified was changed from &1 to &2

What causes this issue?

You have entered a retroactive accounting limit that is later than that
allowed by statutory regulations. To comply with legal requirements,
the system sets the limit to the latest date possible.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G550 - Retroactive accounting limit specified was changed from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5G550 indicates that there has been a change in the retroactive accounting limit for a specific payroll period. This message typically arises in the context of payroll processing when the retroactive accounting limit has been modified, which can affect how payroll calculations are processed for employees.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The retroactive accounting limit for a payroll area or a specific employee has been changed.
  The system detects that the limit has been altered from a previous value (&1) to a new value (&2).
  This change can lead to inconsistencies in payroll calculations, especially if there are already processed payroll results that fall outside the new limit.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Change: Check the change history for the retroactive accounting limit. Understand why the limit was changed and whether it was intentional or an error.
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Results: If the change was necessary, you may need to adjust the payroll results for the affected employees. This can involve:
  
  Running a retroactive payroll calculation for the affected periods.
  Ensuring that all relevant payroll results are recalculated to reflect the new limit.
  
  
  
  Revert Changes if Necessary: If the change to the retroactive accounting limit was made in error, consider reverting it back to the original value (&1) to avoid further complications.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific instructions related to your version of SAP and the payroll configuration.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform testing to ensure that the payroll calculations are now correct and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Retroactive Accounting: This is a feature in payroll processing that allows for adjustments to be made to past payroll periods based on changes in employee data (e.g., salary changes, deductions).
  Payroll Configuration: Ensure that your payroll configuration settings are correctly set up to handle retroactive accounting limits.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP payroll to further investigate the problem.