How To Fix HRPAY99CALC733 - Period start &1 lies before the earliest personal RA date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99CALC - Error Messages from International Payroll

• Message number: 733

• Message text: Period start &1 lies before the earliest personal RA date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99CALC733 - Period start &1 lies before the earliest personal RA date &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99CALC733 indicates that there is an issue with the payroll period start date in relation to the earliest personal remuneration area (RA) date for an employee. Specifically, the error message states that the period start date (&1) is earlier than the earliest personal RA date (&2). This typically occurs during payroll processing when the system tries to calculate payroll for a period that is not valid for the employee based on their personal data.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Payroll Period: The payroll period you are trying to process starts before the employee's earliest personal remuneration area date. This could happen if the payroll period is set incorrectly in the payroll configuration or if the employee's data has not been maintained properly.
  Employee Data Issues: The employee's personal data, such as their start date or remuneration area assignment, may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Changes in Employment Status: If an employee has had changes in their employment status (e.g., termination, rehire) that affect their remuneration area, this could lead to discrepancies in the payroll processing dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Period Configuration: Verify the payroll period settings in the configuration to ensure that they align with the employee's data. Make sure that the payroll period you are trying to process is valid for the employee.
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data in the system, particularly the remuneration area and the earliest personal RA date. Ensure that the dates are correct and that the employee's data is complete.
  Adjust Payroll Period: If the payroll period is indeed set incorrectly, adjust it to a valid period that falls within the employee's personal RA dates.
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: If you are unsure about the correct settings or if there are complex issues with the employee's data, consult with your HR or payroll team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and update employee data, or PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll) to run payroll.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more details on payroll processing and error handling.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error, you should be able to resolve the issue and successfully process payroll for the affected employee.