How To Fix HRFPM502 - Personnel number &1 could not be marked for retroactive accounting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM - Messages Budget Planning & Budget Execution

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Personnel number &1 could not be marked for retroactive accounting

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE HRFPM_MSG50X_CAUSE OBJECT DOKU ID TX
An error occurred.

System Response

The commitment documents cannot be updated. The person still has the
<DS:DE.HRFPM_CHANGE_STAT>status</> "flagged X for refinancing"

How to fix this error?

Analyze and remove the cause of the error. Then you have to create the
commitment again.

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 HRFPM502 - Personnel number &1 could not be marked for retroactive accounting ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM502 indicates that a specific personnel number could not be marked for retroactive accounting. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing and can be caused by several factors. Below are the common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number specified may not exist or may have been entered incorrectly.
  Payroll Status: The payroll status of the employee may not allow for retroactive accounting. For example, if the payroll has already been processed for the period in question, retroactive changes may not be permitted.
  Time Evaluation Issues: If there are issues with time evaluation or if the time data is not consistent, it may prevent retroactive accounting.
  Locked Records: The personnel record may be locked for changes due to ongoing payroll processing or other administrative actions.
  Missing Data: Required data for retroactive accounting may be missing or incomplete, such as absence