How To Fix 5G814 - Start date created for a previous period, arrears will be calculated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 814

• Message text: Start date created for a previous period, arrears will be calculated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G814 - Start date created for a previous period, arrears will be calculated ?

  The SAP error message 5G814 indicates that a start date has been created for a previous period, which means that the system will calculate arrears for that period. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or time management when a change is made to an employee's data that affects their pay or time records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Start Date: The start date for a new infotype record (like a pay increase, position change, etc.) has been set to a date that is earlier than the current payroll period.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry, where the user inadvertently entered a start date that falls within a previous payroll period.
  Retroactive Changes: Changes made to employee data that are retroactive can trigger this message, as the system needs to calculate the differences for the previous periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Start Date: Check the infotype record (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic