How To Fix HRPAY99CALC734 - RA date &1 lies before earliest personal retroactive accounting date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99CALC - Error Messages from International Payroll

• Message number: 734

• Message text: RA date &1 lies before earliest personal retroactive accounting date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99CALC734 - RA date &1 lies before earliest personal retroactive accounting date &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99CALC734 indicates that there is an issue with the retroactive accounting date in the payroll process. Specifically, the error states that the "RA date &1 lies before earliest personal retroactive accounting date &2." This means that the date you are trying to use for retroactive accounting is earlier than the earliest date allowed for that particular employee.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Retroactive Accounting Date: The date you are trying to process payroll for is earlier than the earliest retroactive accounting date set for the employee in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to allow retroactive accounting for the specified period.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may not be set up correctly, leading to restrictions on the retroactive accounting dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (infotype 0003 - Payroll Status) and check the "Earliest Retroactive Accounting Date" field. Ensure that the date you are trying to process is on or after this date.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Retroactive Accounting Date:
  
  If the date you are trying to use is indeed earlier than the allowed date, you will need to adjust your payroll processing to use a valid date.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the retroactive accounting rules are set up correctly. This may involve reviewing the payroll schema and rules related to retroactive accounting.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct dates or configurations, consult with your HR or payroll team to clarify the policies regarding retroactive accounting and to ensure compliance with company policies.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll for Correct Period:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run the payroll for the correct period that adheres to the retroactive accounting rules.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Retroactive Accounting: This is a feature in SAP HR that allows for adjustments to payroll calculations for past periods. It is important to ensure that the dates used for retroactive accounting are valid and within the allowed range.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0003 (Payroll Status) and 0000 (Actions) to understand the employee's payroll status and any restrictions that may apply.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with the payroll processing.