How To Fix H1462 - Retroactive payroll run back to &1 not possible for person &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 462

• Message text: Retroactive payroll run back to &1 not possible for person &2

What causes this issue?

You have changed the financing details of person &v2& so that they take
effect retroactively.
This means that the payroll results posted to the donor budget
structure element will be canceled up to &V1, and posted to the new
donor budget structure element. The following situation then arises:
However, the retroactive accounting date (&v1) is earlier than the
<DS:DE.PRRDT>earliest possible retroactive accounting date</> defined
in the control record.
The management record is locked, for example because payroll is in the
correction phase.

System Response

Unable to perform retroactive accounting run back to &V1.

How to fix this error?

When changing the financing before the earliest possible retroactive
accounting date, you have the following options:
Change the earliest possible retroactive accounting date to &v1& in the
control record.
Only change the <ls>financing assignment</> as of &v1&. This will mean
that there will be no conflicts with the earliest possible retroactive
accounting date defined in the control record.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1462 - Retroactive payroll run back to &1 not possible for person &2 ?

  The SAP error message H1462 indicates that a retroactive payroll run cannot be processed for a specific employee (person &2) back to a specified date (&1). This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing when there are issues with the data or configuration that prevent the system from executing the retroactive payroll run.
  Causes:
  
  Time Constraints: The retroactive payroll run is being requested for a period that is outside the allowed time frame. This could be due to the payroll period being closed or locked.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee's master data or payroll results that prevent the retroactive calculation.
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up correctly for the specified period, or it may be locked.
  Infotype Data: Required infotype records (e.g., infotype 0000 for actions, infotype 0001 for organizational assignment) may be missing or incorrect for the specified period.
  Retroactive Accounting Limit: The retroactive accounting limit may have been reached, which restricts how far back payroll can be processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payroll Control Record: Ensure that the payroll control record is open and not locked for the period you are trying to process.
  Review Employee Data: Verify that all necessary infotype records for the employee are complete and accurate for the period in question.
  Adjust Retroactive Accounting Limit: If applicable, check the retroactive accounting limit settings in the payroll configuration and adjust them if necessary.
  Run a Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like PE03 or PC00_MXX_CALC to run consistency checks on the employee's payroll data.
  Consult with Payroll Administrator: If you are unsure about the configuration or data, consult with your payroll administrator or SAP support team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and PE03 (Maintain Payroll Schema).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and retroactive accounting to understand the configuration settings and requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to retroactive payroll processing.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the H1462 error and successfully perform the retroactive payroll run.