How To Fix HRPAY99CALC716 - An out-of-sequence check is not permitted for payroll type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99CALC - Error Messages from International Payroll

• Message number: 716

• Message text: An out-of-sequence check is not permitted for payroll type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99CALC716 - An out-of-sequence check is not permitted for payroll type &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99CALC716 indicates that there is an issue with the payroll processing sequence in the Human Resources (HR) module, specifically related to payroll type. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to process payroll in a sequence that is not allowed for the specified payroll type.
  Cause:
  
  Out-of-Sequence Payroll Processing: The error occurs when payroll is being processed for a period that is not in the correct sequence. For example, if you are trying to run payroll for a month that is not the current month or has not been processed in the correct order (e.g., trying to run payroll for March before February).
  Incorrect Payroll Type: The payroll type specified may not allow for out-of-sequence processing. Certain payroll types are designed to be processed in a specific order.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or in the payroll type that restrict out-of-sequence processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Period: Ensure that you are processing payroll for the correct period and that all previous periods have been processed successfully. You should only process payroll for the current or previous periods, not future periods.
  Review Payroll Type: Verify the payroll type you are using and check its configuration. Make sure that it allows for the type of processing you are attempting.
  Run Payroll in Sequence: If you need to run payroll for multiple periods, ensure that you are doing so in the correct order. For example, process January before February, and so on.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to payroll processing for your specific version of SAP. This may provide additional insights into the restrictions and requirements for payroll processing.
  Check Customizations: If your organization has custom payroll schemas or configurations, check with your SAP HR consultant or technical team to ensure that there are no custom rules that are causing this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and others that may help in troubleshooting payroll issues.
  Testing in a Sandbox: If possible, replicate the issue in a test or sandbox environment to better understand the cause and test potential solutions without affecting live data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance.