How To Fix HRPADIT_DECLARATION121 - Correction month is wrong: there is a late record for month &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADIT_DECLARATION - Messages for statements (CUD, 770, DM10...)

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Correction month is wrong: there is a late record for month &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADIT_DECLARATION121 - Correction month is wrong: there is a late record for month &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPADIT_DECLARATION121 indicates that there is an issue with the correction month specified in a payroll declaration. Specifically, it suggests that the correction month is incorrect because there is a late record for the specified month.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when:
  
  A correction is being attempted for a month that has already been closed or for which there are late entries.
  The system has detected that there are records (such as payroll results or declarations) that have been posted after the month in question, which prevents the correction from being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Late Records:
  
  Review the payroll results for the specified month to identify any late entries or records that may have been posted after the payroll was closed.
  Use transaction codes like PA03 (for payroll results) or PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll processing) to check the records.
  
  
  
  Correct the Late Records:
  
  If you find any late records, you may need to process them appropriately. This could involve adjusting the payroll results or making necessary corrections to the employee data.
  Ensure that all necessary changes are made before attempting to process the correction again.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Correction Month:
  
  If the correction month is indeed incorrect, you may need to specify the correct month for the correction. Ensure that the month you are trying to correct does not have any late records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling payroll corrections. There may be specific procedures in place for dealing with such errors.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03, PC00_MXX_CALC, and PC00_MXX_CEDT for payroll processing and corrections.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  Testing in a Sandbox: If possible, replicate the issue in a test environment to better understand the cause and test potential solutions without affecting live data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.