How To Fix 5N407 - Routine ind. for cum. retro. acc. is pointless without cum. retro. acc.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Routine ind. for cum. retro. acc. is pointless without cum. retro. acc.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N407 - Routine ind. for cum. retro. acc. is pointless without cum. retro. acc. ?

  The SAP error message 5N407 indicates that there is an issue with the cumulative retroactive accounting process in the SAP system. Specifically, the message states that the routine indicator for cumulative retroactive accounting is pointless without the cumulative retroactive accounting itself being present. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or financial accounting where retroactive adjustments are necessary.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Cumulative Retroactive Accounting Data: The error usually arises when the system expects to find data related to cumulative retroactive accounting, but it is not available. This can happen if:
  
  The payroll run has not been executed correctly.
  The necessary configuration for cumulative retroactive accounting is missing or incorrect.
  There are no relevant changes in the employee's data that would trigger a retroactive accounting process.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for payroll or retroactive accounting may not be set up properly, leading to the system not recognizing the need for cumulative retroactive accounting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Runs: Ensure that the payroll runs have been executed correctly for the relevant periods. If there are any errors in the payroll processing, they need to be resolved first.
  
  
  Review Employee Data: Verify that there are changes in the employee's data that would necessitate cumulative retroactive accounting. If there are no changes, the system will not have any data to process.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: 
  
  Check the configuration settings for payroll and cumulative retroactive accounting in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Review the settings in the relevant payroll schema and ensure that the routine indicators are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Run Retroactive Accounting: If applicable, run the cumulative retroactive accounting process to generate the necessary data. This may involve executing specific transactions or programs in SAP.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration and processing of cumulative retroactive accounting.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and PC00_MXX_CUMUL (Cumulative Retroactive Accounting).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.