How To Fix 5Z887 - Entry lies in the future in the evaluation period

5Z887 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Z - IS-HR/PSG Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 887

• Message text: Entry lies in the future in the evaluation period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z887 - Entry lies in the future in the evaluation period ?

  The SAP error message 5Z887 ("Entry lies in the future in the evaluation period") typically occurs when you are trying to process or evaluate data that is timestamped in the future relative to the current date or the evaluation period defined in your system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with time evaluation, payroll processing, or other date-sensitive operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Future Dated Entries: The most common cause is that there are entries (like time records, payroll data, etc.) that have a date that is set in the future. For example, if you are trying to run a payroll for a period that includes dates beyond the current date, you will encounter this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings for the evaluation period may not align with the actual data being processed.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to future dates being incorrectly entered into the system.
  
  
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