How To Fix HRPAY99_CE027 - 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: 027

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

What causes this issue?

There are multiple assignments before CE start date &V3&.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99_CE027 - Earliest retroact. acct. date &1 of PY area &2 is before CE start &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99_CE027 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 typically arises when the retroactive accounting date (the date from which payroll calculations can be adjusted) is earlier than the start date of the Controlling Area. This can happen if:
  
  The payroll area has been configured with an incorrect retroactive accounting date.
  The employee's payroll data has been incorrectly maintained.
  There are inconsistencies in the configuration of the payroll area and the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The payroll area settings may not align with the controlling area settings, leading to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the payroll area in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Verify the settings for the retroactive accounting date and ensure it is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Retroactive Accounting Date:
  
  If the retroactive accounting date is indeed set incorrectly, update it to a date that is on or after the start date of the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (Transaction code: PA30) to ensure that the payroll area and related dates are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult with Payroll Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings, consult with your payroll administrator or SAP HR consultant to ensure that the configurations are appropriate for your organization's requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data.
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll calculation transaction (replace XX with your country code).
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll configuration and retroactive accounting.
  
  
  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 HRPAY99_CE027 error and ensure that your payroll processing runs smoothly.