How To Fix HRPAY99OC036 - The paymt date &1 is earlier than the paymt date for the last payroll &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99OC - International payroll accounting, off-cycle

• Message number: 036

• Message text: The paymt date &1 is earlier than the paymt date for the last payroll &2

What causes this issue?

The paydays for the payroll results must be ascending.
You have entered a payment date that is before the payment date for the
last payroll result for this employee in the cluster.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries. Choose a date that is later than the payment date
of the last payroll run.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC036 - The paymt date &1 is earlier than the paymt date for the last payroll &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC036 indicates that there is a conflict with the payment date in the payroll process. Specifically, it means that the payment date you are trying to enter (denoted as &1) is earlier than the payment date of the last payroll run (denoted as &2). This situation typically arises when you are attempting to process payroll for a period that has already been closed or finalized.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Payment Date: The payment date you are trying to set is earlier than the last processed payroll date.
  Payroll Period Closure: The payroll period for the last payroll run has been closed, and you cannot process a new payroll for an earlier date.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the payment date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Dates: Verify the payment date you are trying to enter and ensure it is not earlier than the last payroll payment date.
  Adjust Payment Date: If you need to process payroll for the current period, adjust the payment date to a date that is equal to or later than the last payroll payment date.
  Review Payroll Status: Check the status of the last payroll run to ensure it has been completed and closed properly.
  Consult Payroll Calendar: Make sure you are following the correct payroll calendar and that the dates align with your organization's payroll processing schedule.
  Reopen Payroll Period: If necessary and if your organization allows it, you may need to reopen the last payroll period to make adjustments, but this should be done with caution and in accordance with your organization's policies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP HR documentation for guidelines on payroll processing and payment date management.
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: If you are unsure about the implications of changing payment dates or reopening payroll periods, consult with your HR or payroll team for guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with the payroll processing.