How To Fix HRPADVE072 - The authorization date &1 must be later than the last payroll &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADVE - HRMS-VE: Venezuela Payroll Message Class

• Message number: 072

• Message text: The authorization date &1 must be later than the last payroll &2

What causes this issue?

The authorization date is earlier than the last payroll date.

System Response

The system requires an authorization date after the payment date of the
last payroll.

How to fix this error?

As a general rule, the system sets the validity date and the
authorization date so that they coincide and are after the payment date
of the last payroll. You can specify this in the following menu option:
Human resources --> Personnel management --> Administration -->
Maintain --> Profit shares --> Maintain payroll status
Or in:
Payroll accounting --> Tools --> Maintain payroll status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADVE072 - The authorization date &1 must be later than the last payroll &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPADVE072 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization date in relation to the last payroll date for an employee. Specifically, the error states that the authorization date must be later than the last payroll date. This is typically encountered in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when an attempt is made to authorize a change (such as a personnel action or a data update) with an authorization date that is earlier than or the same as the last payroll date. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Trying to make changes to an employee's data (e.g., salary changes, position changes) that are not valid for the payroll period that has already been processed.
  The system is enforcing a rule that prevents changes to employee data that could affect payroll calculations for periods that have already been closed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Last Payroll Date: Determine the last payroll date for the employee in question. This can usually be found in the payroll results or in the employee's master data.
  
  
  Adjust the Authorization Date: Ensure that the authorization date you are trying to use is later than the last payroll date. If you need to make changes, set the authorization date to a date that is after the last payroll date.
  
  
  Review Payroll Processing: If the last payroll has been processed and you need to make changes that affect that period, you may need to consider running a retroactive payroll or adjusting the payroll results, depending on your organization's policies and procedures.
  
  
  Consult with HR or Payroll Team: If you are unsure about the implications of changing the authorization date or if you need to make changes to past payrolls, consult with your HR or payroll team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP HR documentation for information on personnel actions, payroll processing, and authorization dates.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions) to navigate employee data effectively.
  
  By ensuring that the authorization date is set correctly in relation to the payroll processing dates, you should be able to resolve the HRPADVE072 error and proceed with the necessary changes.