How To Fix HRPAY99CALC726 - Ret.Acc. date of EE: &1 before the earliest Ret.Acc &2 of payroll area &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99CALC - Error Messages from International Payroll

• Message number: 726

• Message text: Ret.Acc. date of EE: &1 before the earliest Ret.Acc &2 of payroll area &3

What causes this issue?

The earliest retroactive accounting period &V1& determined by the
system for an employee lies before the start &V2& of the 'earliest
retroactive accounting period' of payroll area &V3&.

System Response

The employee is rejected.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99CALC726 - Ret.Acc. date of EE: &1 before the earliest Ret.Acc &2 of payroll area &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99CALC726 indicates that there is an issue with the retroactive accounting date for an employee in the payroll area. Specifically, the error states that the retroactive accounting date of the employee is before the earliest retroactive accounting date defined for the payroll area. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when processing payroll for an employee who has had changes in their data that require retroactive adjustments.
  Cause:
  
  Retroactive Accounting Date: The employee's retroactive accounting date (the date from which changes in payroll data should be applied) is set to a date that is earlier than the earliest retroactive accounting date defined for the payroll area.
  Payroll Area Configuration: The payroll area may have specific settings that restrict the retroactive accounting period, which can lead to this error if the employee's data changes fall outside of that range.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entries in the employee's master data or payroll results that are causing the retroactive accounting date to be set incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that the retroactive accounting date is set correctly. You can do this by checking infotype 0003 (Payroll Status) and infotype 0000 (Actions).
  Review Payroll Area Settings: Check the configuration of the payroll area in the SAP system to determine the earliest retroactive accounting date allowed. This can be done in the customizing settings under the payroll area configuration.
  Adjust Retroactive Accounting Date: If necessary, adjust the employee's retroactive accounting date to ensure it falls within the allowed range for the payroll area.
  Run Payroll Simulation: After making the necessary adjustments, run a payroll simulation to verify that the error has been resolved and that the payroll can be processed without issues.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR consultant for specific guidance related to your organization's configuration and policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0003 (Payroll Status), 0000 (Actions), and any other infotypes that may affect payroll processing.
  Payroll Processing: Understand the payroll processing cycle and how retroactive accounting works within SAP HR.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR to further investigate the issue.