How To Fix HRPAY99CALC748 - Period start &1 is before personal earliest retro. acctng date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99CALC - Error Messages from International Payroll

• Message number: 748

• Message text: Period start &1 is before personal earliest retro. acctng date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99CALC748 - Period start &1 is before personal earliest retro. acctng date &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99CALC748 indicates that there is an issue with the retroactive accounting dates in the payroll process. Specifically, the error states that the period start date you are trying to process is before the personal earliest retroactive accounting date for the employee.
  Cause:
  
  Retroactive Accounting Date: Each employee in SAP has a personal earliest retroactive accounting date, which is the earliest date from which payroll can be recalculated. If you attempt to process payroll for a period that starts before this date, the system will generate this error.
  Incorrect Payroll Period: The payroll period you are trying to process may not align with the employee's retroactive accounting settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings that do not align with the employee's data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Data: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data (PA30) and check the "Payroll" infotype (IT0003) for the employee. Look for the "Earliest Retroactive Accounting Date" field and ensure it is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Period: 
  
  If the payroll period you are trying to process is indeed before the earliest retroactive accounting date, you will need to adjust the payroll period to start on or after this date.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: 
  
  Ensure that the payroll configuration settings are correct and that they align with the employee's data. This may involve checking the payroll schema and rules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR consultant to understand the implications of changing retroactive accounting dates and how it may affect payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making any changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Retroactive Accounting: This is a feature in payroll processing that allows for adjustments to be made for past periods. It is important for ensuring that employees are paid correctly for any changes in their employment status or pay rates.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its system, and there may be specific notes addressing this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user processing payroll has the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to employee data and payroll settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAY99CALC748 error and successfully process payroll for the employee in question.