How To Fix 5U257 - Posting run number & is not last in T51R2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Posting run number & is not last in T51R2.

What causes this issue?

For posting run &V1& acknowledgement runs already exist.

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

System Response

Posting run number &V1& could not be removed.

How to fix this error?

Please cancel posting runs successively starting from the latest run.
This needs to be done due to the fact that 3PR posting runs can have
reevaluated due dates that do not correspond to the original due dates.
To keep the remittance items consistant a step by step cancelation of
the records needs to be performed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U257 - Posting run number & is not last in T51R2. ?

  The SAP error message 5U257 indicates that the posting run number specified is not the last one in the table T51R2. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, where the system checks the posting runs to ensure that the data being processed is consistent and follows the correct sequence.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Posting Run Number: The posting run number you are trying to use is not the most recent one. This can happen if you are trying to post data from an earlier run that has already been superseded by a later run.
  Data Consistency Issues: The system requires that all postings are done in a specific order, and if there are any discrepancies in the posting runs, this error can occur.
  Manual Changes: If there have been manual changes to the posting runs or if the posting runs were not completed properly, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Run Numbers: Verify the posting run numbers in the T51R2 table. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the contents of the table.
  Use the Latest Posting Run: Ensure that you are using the latest posting run number for your transactions. If you are unsure, consult with your payroll administrator or check the latest postings in the system.
  Reprocess Previous Runs: If necessary, you may need to reprocess any previous posting runs to ensure that they are completed correctly before proceeding with the current run.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and posting runs for any specific instructions or guidelines that may apply to your situation.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PC00_MXX_CALC for payroll processing and PC00_MXX_POST for posting runs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to access and modify posting runs in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take the necessary actions to resolve it.