How To Fix HRPADIN01286 - Correction run cannot perform retro for more than one period

HRPADIN01286 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADIN01 - HR IN: Message class for HR India - Master Data

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Correction run cannot perform retro for more than one period

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HRPADIN01286 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPADIN01286, which states "Correction run cannot perform retro for more than one period," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when attempting to execute a correction run that involves retroactive changes for multiple payroll periods. This error is common in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in payroll processing.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the correction run is trying to process retroactive changes for more than one payroll period at a time. SAP payroll processing is designed to handle retroactive changes for only one period in a single correction run to maintain data integrity and ensure accurate calculations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Periods: Determine which payroll periods are involved in the correction run. You need to know the specific periods for which retroactive changes are being attempted.
  
  
  Separate Correction Runs: Instead of trying to process retroactive changes for