How To Fix HRPAY99CALC749 - Retro. acctng date &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: 749

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99CALC749 - Retro. acctng date &1 is before personal earliest retro. acctng date &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99CALC749 indicates that there is an issue with retroactive accounting dates in the payroll process. Specifically, the error states that the retroactive accounting date (&1) is earlier than the personal earliest retroactive accounting date (&2). This typically occurs when you are trying to process payroll for a period that is not allowed based on the employee's configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Retroactive Accounting Date: The retroactive accounting date you are trying to use is set to a date that is earlier than the earliest retroactive accounting date defined for the employee in their master data.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may have restrictions on how far back payroll can be processed retroactively.
  Payroll Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or rules that restrict retroactive accounting to certain periods.
  
  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 use for retroactive accounting is not earlier than this date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Retroactive Accounting Date:
  
  If you need to process payroll for a period before the earliest retroactive accounting date, you may need to adjust the employee's master data to allow for this. This can involve changing the earliest retroactive accounting date, but be cautious as this may have implications for payroll calculations.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that there are no restrictions that would prevent processing payroll for the desired period. This may involve reviewing the payroll schema and any associated rules.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the employee's master data or payroll configuration, consult with your HR or payroll team for guidance. They may have specific policies or procedures in place for handling retroactive accounting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test run of the payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payroll calculations are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0003 (Payroll Status): This infotype contains important information regarding the payroll status of an employee, including the earliest retroactive accounting date.
  Payroll Schema: The payroll schema defines how payroll is processed and may include rules that affect retroactive accounting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message, as there may be specific patches or recommendations from SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process payroll for the employee in question.