How To Fix HRPAY99CALC701 - Payment date &1 is below the cumulation window (&2 - &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99CALC - Error Messages from International Payroll

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Payment date &1 is below the cumulation window (&2 - &3)

What causes this issue?

To guarantee a correct cumulation, all the cumulations of a time
interval are saved in a payroll result (in the so-called cumulation
window).
The current cumulation window starts on &V2& and ends on &V3&. Payments
that are outside this window can no longer be cumulated correctly. The
payment date of the current payroll run &V1& is below this window.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Select a later payment date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99CALC701 - Payment date &1 is below the cumulation window (&2 - &3) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99CALC701 indicates that there is an issue with the payment date in relation to the cumulation window for payroll processing. This error typically arises when the payment date specified for a payroll run falls outside the defined cumulation window, which is a period during which payroll data is accumulated for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Payment Date Issue: The payment date you are trying to use is earlier than the start of the cumulation window.
  Cumulation Window Configuration: The cumulation window is defined in the payroll settings and specifies the range of dates for which payroll data can be processed together.
  Incorrect Payroll Period: The payroll period being processed may not align with the defined cumulation window.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Date: Verify the payment date you are using for the payroll run. Ensure that it falls within the cumulation window defined in the system.
  Review Cumulation Window Settings: Go to the configuration settings for payroll (usually in the IMG under Payroll) and check the cumulation window settings. Make sure they are set correctly for your payroll processing needs.
  Adjust Payroll Period: If necessary, adjust the payroll period or the payment date to ensure they align with the cumulation window.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's payroll configuration documentation for specific details on how to set up and manage cumulation windows.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA03 (Maintain Payroll Area) or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to access payroll configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on cumulation windows.
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a payroll specialist who can provide further assistance based on your specific configuration and requirements.