How To Fix 5J553 - Enter data for previous payroll recalculation (retroactive accounting)

5J553 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5J - Error messages HR Master Data Japan

• Message number: 553

• Message text: Enter data for previous payroll recalculation (retroactive accounting)

What causes this issue?

Delimiting the record can cause differences from the result of previous
payroll.

System Response

If you choose to delimit the record, the relevant retroactive
accounting will be triggered for this employee in the next payroll run.
The system determines the retrocalculation date based on settings in
the system, which is the parameter &V1& to trigger retroactive payroll
.

How to fix this error?

Cancel your entry if you do not want a recalculation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5J553 - Enter data for previous payroll recalculation (retroactive accounting) ?

  The SAP error message 5J553, "Enter data for previous payroll recalculation (retroactive accounting)," typically occurs when there is an attempt to process payroll for a period that requires retroactive accounting, but the necessary data for that period has not been entered or is incomplete.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error often arises when there are missing entries for the employee's payroll data for the previous periods that need to be recalculated.
  Retroactive Accounting: If changes have been made to an employee's master data (like salary changes, deductions, etc.) after the payroll has already been processed for a previous period, the system requires that the data for those periods be entered to perform the recalculation.
  Incorrect Payroll Period: Attempting to run payroll for a period that is not correctly set up for retroactive accounting can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Review the employee's master data for the periods in question. Ensure that all necessary changes