How To Fix HRIESP170 - Employee by-passed as they have already had SOY run during this tax year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRIESP - SMART PAYE

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Employee by-passed as they have already had SOY run during this tax year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRIESP170 - Employee by-passed as they have already had SOY run during this tax year ?

  The SAP error message HRIESP170 indicates that an employee has been bypassed for the Start of Year (SOY) processing because they have already had the SOY run for the current tax year. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system detects that the SOY process has already been executed for the employee in question.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate SOY Processing: The primary cause of this error is that the SOY process has already been executed for the employee in the current tax year. The SOY process is usually run at the beginning of the tax year to reset certain payroll-related data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings that lead to the system incorrectly identifying that the SOY process has already been run.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or changes in the employee's payroll data might have led to the system's confusion regarding the SOY status.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify SOY Execution: Check the payroll logs or reports to confirm whether the SOY process has indeed been executed for the employee. If it has, no further action is needed for that employee for the current tax year.
  Re-run SOY Process: If you believe the SOY process needs to be re-run (for example, if there was an error during the initial run), you may need to reverse the previous SOY run. This can be complex and should be done with caution, ideally under the guidance of a payroll specialist or SAP consultant.
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes checking the payroll schema and any related rules that might affect the SOY process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the HR module and the SOY process for any specific instructions or troubleshooting steps.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Payroll Year-End Processing: Understanding the overall payroll year-end processing in SAP can help in managing SOY runs effectively.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide updates and patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Forums and Communities: Engaging with SAP user communities or forums can provide additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  Always ensure that you have proper backups and documentation before making changes to payroll data or configurations in SAP.