How To Fix 5N803 - Retroactive NSI: No valid REPER for pers. no. &2 on &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 803

• Message text: Retroactive NSI: No valid REPER for pers. no. &2 on &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N803 - Retroactive NSI: No valid REPER for pers. no. &2 on &1 ?

  The SAP error message 5N803 ("Retroactive NSI: No valid REPER for pers. no. &2 on &1") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with retroactive calculations in the Non-Salary Information (NSI) area. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid REPER (Reporting Period) for the specified personnel number on the given date.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect REPER: The REPER (Reporting Period) for the employee does not exist for the specified date. This could be due to:
  
  The employee not having been assigned to a valid reporting period.
  The reporting period being closed or not set up correctly.
  Changes in the employee's status that have not been reflected in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's master data or payroll data that prevent the system from finding a valid REPER.
  
  
  Retroactive Accounting Issues: If there are retroactive changes that affect the employee's payroll, the system may not be able to process these changes if the necessary data is not available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check REPER Configuration: 
  
  Verify that the REPER is correctly configured for the employee in question. This includes checking the validity dates and ensuring that the employee is assigned to the correct reporting period.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data for any inconsistencies or missing information. Ensure that all relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment, infotype 0002 for Personal Data) are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Adjust Retroactive Accounting:
  
  If the error is related to retroactive accounting, review any recent changes made to the employee's payroll data. Ensure that all necessary adjustments have been made and that the system is aware of these changes.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Perform a payroll simulation for the employee to identify any other potential issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and retroactive accounting for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the employee's data or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to run payroll.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes that may affect payroll processing, such as infotype 0003 (Payroll Status) and infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error 5N803 for any specific fixes or updates that may be applicable to your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message 5N803 in SAP.