How To Fix HRPAY99_CE017 - Earliest retroact. acct. date &1 of PY area &2 is before CE start &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99_CE - Messages CE Payroll

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Earliest retroact. acct. date &1 of PY area &2 is before CE start &3

What causes this issue?

Person &V4& has multiple personnel assignments before the CE start date
&V2&.

System Response

The system does not allow retroactive accounting in the period before
the CE start date.

How to fix this error?

If possible, set the earliest period for retroactive accounting for
payroll area &V2& (transaction PA03) to the CE start date &V3& or later.
If only a few employees are affected, set the personal earliest date for
retroactive accounting (<ZK>Payroll Status</> infotype (0003), PRDAT
field) to the CE start date &V3& or later.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99_CE017 - Earliest retroact. acct. date &1 of PY area &2 is before CE start &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99_CE017 indicates that there is an issue with the retroactive accounting date in the payroll area. Specifically, the error states that the earliest retroactive accounting date for a specific payroll area is set before the start date of the corresponding Controlling Area (CE).
  Cause:
  
  
  Retroactive Accounting Date: The error occurs when the system tries to process payroll for a period that is earlier than the defined start date of the Controlling Area. This can happen if:
  
  The employee's payroll data is being processed for a retroactive period that is not allowed.
  The configuration of the payroll area or the controlling area is incorrect.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The payroll area may have been set up with an incorrect earliest retroactive accounting date, or the controlling area may have a start date that does not align with the payroll processing requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the payroll area in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll Area > Define Payroll Area.
  Verify the settings for the earliest retroactive accounting date and ensure it aligns with the controlling area start date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the controlling area (Transaction code: OKKP).
  Ensure that the start date of the controlling area is set correctly and is not earlier than the earliest retroactive accounting date defined in the payroll area.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (Transaction code: PA30) to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the payroll area assignment or retroactive accounting dates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Retroactive Accounting: This is a process in payroll where adjustments are made for past periods due to changes in employee data (e.g., salary changes, deductions).
  Controlling Area: This is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system used for cost accounting. It is important that the dates in the controlling area align with payroll processing dates.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that payroll processing can proceed without issues.