How To Fix HRIESP165 - Today (&1) is before (&2), SOY should not be run yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRIESP - SMART PAYE

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Today (&1) is before (&2), SOY should not be run yet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRIESP165 - Today (&1) is before (&2), SOY should not be run yet ?

  The SAP error message HRIESP165 indicates that the system is trying to execute the Start of Year (SOY) process, but the current date is before the specified date for the SOY process to begin. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or year-end activities in the Human Resources (HR) module.
  Cause:
  
  The error occurs when the system checks the current date against the defined start date for the SOY process. If the current date (represented as &1) is earlier than the defined start date (represented as &2), the system prevents the execution of the SOY process to avoid inconsistencies or errors in payroll calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Current Date: Verify the current date in the system. If the date is indeed before the defined start date for the SOY process, you will need to wait until the appropriate date to run the process.
  
  
  Adjust Dates: If you believe the dates are incorrectly set, you may need to adjust the start date for the SOY process in the configuration settings. This typically involves:
  
  Navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP HR module.
  Checking the settings for the SOY process and ensuring that the start date is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Run SOY Process at the Correct Time: Ensure that you are running the SOY process at the appropriate time, typically at the beginning of a new fiscal or calendar year, as defined by your organization's payroll calendar.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines regarding the SOY process to ensure compliance with the required procedures.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about the configuration or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) that may be involved in the SOY process.
  Configuration Settings: Look into the configuration settings for payroll in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under the path: 
  
  Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll: General Settings > Year-End Closing > Start of Year (SOY) Processing.
  
  
  Testing: If you are making changes to the configuration, consider testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRIESP165 error and successfully run the SOY process when appropriate.