How To Fix 5N824 - Retroactive notification for person &1 is inconsistent

5N824 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 824

• Message text: Retroactive notification for person &1 is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

Retroactive notification is inconsistent. Check the master data of the
employee with personnel number &1. If necessary, correct or delete the
NSI data in table <ZH>T5N1T</> (Retroactive NSI).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5N824 - Details

• The SAP error message 5N824, which states "Retroactive notification for person &1 is inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing and personnel administration. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the retroactive payroll data for the specified employee (denoted by &1).
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's master data or payroll results that affect retroactive calculations.
  Changes in Master Data: Changes made to the employee's master data (e.g., pay scale, position, or personal information) after payroll has been processed can lead to inconsistencies.
  Incorrect Retroactive Accounting: If retroactive accounting periods are not set up correctly or if there are issues with the retroactive accounting configuration, this error can occur.
  Missing or Incorrect Infotypes: Required infotypes (e.g., IT0008 for basic pay, IT0014 for recurring payments) may be missing or incorrectly maintained.
  Payroll Run Issues: Errors during the payroll run or incorrect processing of payroll results can also lead to