How To Fix HRPAYATLZ071 - Specified period is in a past evaluation period before &1.&2

HRPAYATLZ071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYATLZ - Messages for Payslip Functions

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Specified period is in a past evaluation period before &1.&2

What causes this issue?

You want to run a live evaluation in a past period.

How to fix this error?

Change the processing type to <ZK>Simulation of Evaluation</> to
simulate past results, or change the specified period.
If you do not specify an evaluation period, the system uses the current
evaluation period automatically.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYATLZ071 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYATLZ071 indicates that the specified period for a payroll evaluation is in a past evaluation period, which is not allowed. This typically occurs when you are trying to run a payroll or generate a report for a period that has already been processed and closed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Payroll Period: The payroll period you are trying to evaluate has already been processed and closed. SAP does not allow changes or evaluations for periods that are in the past.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date or period you entered for the evaluation might be incorrect or not aligned with the current payroll processing timeline.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll module that restrict evaluations to certain periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Period: Verify the period you are trying to evaluate. Ensure that it is within the current or open payroll periods.
  Open the Period: If you need to make changes or evaluations for