How To Fix HRGB_GBRTI088 - OSSP year to date is not in valid range -999999.99 to &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_GBRTI - Messages for RTI

• Message number: 088

• Message text: OSSP year to date is not in valid range -999999.99 to &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRGB_GBRTI088 - OSSP year to date is not in valid range -999999.99 to &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRGB_GBRTI088 indicates that there is an issue with the Year-to-Date (YTD) values in the payroll or time management module. Specifically, the error states that the YTD value is not within the valid range of -999999.99 to a specified upper limit (&1). This typically occurs when the system encounters an invalid or out-of-bounds value during payroll processing or reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid YTD Values: The YTD values for an employee may have been incorrectly calculated or entered, leading to values that exceed the defined limits.
  Data Corruption: There may be data corruption in the payroll results or infotypes that store YTD values.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the payroll schema or rules that calculate YTD values can lead to this error.
  Integration Issues: If there are integrations with other systems (e.g., time management systems), discrepancies in data transfer can lead to invalid YTD values.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check YTD Values: Review the YTD values for the affected employee(s) in the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0008 for Basic Pay). Ensure that the values are within the valid range.
  Correct Data Entry: If the YTD values are incorrect, correct them manually or through a batch process, depending on the volume of data.
  Review Payroll Results: Use transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country code) to simulate payroll and check for any discrepancies in the results.
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll schema and rules to ensure that they are correctly set up to calculate YTD values. Look for any customizations that may have been made.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction PU03 to run consistency checks on the payroll results to identify any anomalies.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC for payroll processing.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and YTD calculations for your specific country version.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.