How To Fix HRPAY99CALC746 - Determined retroactive acctg per. &1 is before pers. earliest ra acctg &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99CALC - Error Messages from International Payroll

• Message number: 746

• Message text: Determined retroactive acctg per. &1 is before pers. earliest ra acctg &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99CALC746 - Determined retroactive acctg per. &1 is before pers. earliest ra acctg &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99CALC746 indicates that there is an issue with retroactive accounting periods in the payroll process. Specifically, it means that the determined retroactive accounting period (&1) is earlier than the earliest retroactive accounting period allowed for the employee (&2). This typically occurs when there are changes in the employee's data that require payroll adjustments for a period that is not permissible based on the system's configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Data Changes: Changes in employee master data (e.g., infotype updates) that affect payroll calculations may have been made for a period that is not allowed.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to restrict retroactive accounting to a certain period, which is earlier than the period being processed.
  Payroll Run Issues: If a payroll run is being executed for a period that is not valid due to previous payroll runs or adjustments, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data for any recent changes that may have triggered the retroactive accounting. Ensure that the changes are valid and necessary.
  Review Retroactive Accounting Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the payroll module to determine the allowed retroactive accounting periods. This can be done in the customizing settings (SPRO) under Payroll settings.
  Adjust Payroll Periods: If the payroll run is being executed for a period that is not valid, consider adjusting the payroll periods or running the payroll for a valid period.
  Run Payroll for Valid Periods: If necessary, run the payroll for the periods that are valid and ensure that all changes are processed correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to retroactive accounting to understand any specific configurations or limitations that may apply.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Check relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0000, IT0001, IT0008) for any changes that may affect payroll.
  Payroll Control Record: Ensure that the payroll control record is set correctly for the periods you are trying to process.
  SAP Notes: Look for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling retroactive accounting issues.
  Testing: If changes are made, consider testing in a development or quality environment before applying changes in production.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or support team for further assistance.