How To Fix HRPAY99OC037 - The paymt date &1 is later than the paymt date for the next payroll &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 037

• Message text: The paymt date &1 is later than the paymt date for the next payroll &2

What causes this issue?

The paydays for the payroll results must be ascending.
You have entered a payment date that is later than the payment date for
the next regular payroll run for this employee.

How to fix this error?

Please correct your entries. Choose a date that is earlier than the
payment date for the next payroll run.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC037 - The paymt date &1 is later than the paymt date for the next payroll &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC037 indicates that there is a conflict with the payment dates in the payroll processing. Specifically, it means that the payment date you are trying to set for a payroll run is later than the payment date for the next payroll run. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to process payroll for a specific period, but the payment date overlaps with the next scheduled payroll.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Payment Date: The payment date you are trying to enter is set to a date that is after the payment date of the next payroll run.
  Payroll Configuration: There may be issues with the payroll configuration settings that define the payment dates.
  Multiple Payroll Runs: If there are multiple payroll runs scheduled, the dates may conflict with each other.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Dates: Review the payment dates for the current and next payroll runs. Ensure that the payment date you are trying to set is not later than the next payroll's payment date.
  Adjust Payment Date: If necessary, adjust the payment date for the payroll run you are processing to ensure it is earlier than or the same as the next payroll's payment date.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll configuration settings in SAP to ensure that the payment dates are set correctly and that there are no conflicts.
  Consult Payroll Calendar: Make sure that the payroll calendar is correctly defined and that the payment dates align with the expected payroll processing schedule.
  Run Payroll in Correct Order: Ensure that payroll runs are executed in the correct order and that there are no overlaps in the payment dates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA03 (Maintain Payroll Area) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to review and adjust payroll settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on payroll processing and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error HRPAY99OC037 and ensure that your payroll processing runs smoothly.