How To Fix HRPAYAT_3238016 - The payment period is before the SI due date for the special payment

HRPAYAT_3238016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_3238 - 'Payment After Leaving A' Infotype

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The payment period is before the SI due date for the special payment

What causes this issue?

You have specified the payment period in an old year and the SI due date
of the special payment in a new year. The system does not support this
combination because the SI assessment threshold may have changed in the
new year.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Select a payment period in the same year as the SI due date of the
special payment (or later).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYAT_3238016 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYAT_3238016 indicates that there is an issue with the payment period being set before the due date for a special payment. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, where certain payments (like bonuses or special allowances) have specific due dates that must be adhered to.
  
  Cause:
  
  Payment Period Configuration: The payment period for the special payment is incorrectly set to a date that is earlier than the scheduled due date for that payment.
  Payroll Processing Sequence: The payroll run may be attempting to process a special payment that is not yet due, leading to this error.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's master data or payroll settings that affect the payment schedule.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payment Period: Review the payment period set for the special payment. Ensure that it aligns with the due date specified in the system.
  Adjust Payroll Run Dates: If the payroll run is being