How To Fix HRPAYATLZ080 - Year for forced evaluation must not be greater than &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYATLZ - Messages for Payslip Functions

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Year for forced evaluation must not be greater than &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYATLZ080 - Year for forced evaluation must not be greater than &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYATLZ080, which states "Year for forced evaluation must not be greater than &1," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when there is an issue with the year specified for a forced evaluation. This error indicates that the year you are trying to use for the evaluation exceeds the maximum allowable year defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Year Input: The year specified for the forced evaluation is greater than the current year or the maximum year defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or in the evaluation programs that restrict the years that can be processed.
  Data Entry Errors: A user may have mistakenly entered an incorrect year in the payroll processing transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Year Input: Verify the year you are trying to use for the forced evaluation. Ensure that it is not greater than the current year or the maximum year allowed in the system.
  Review Configuration: Check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the maximum year for evaluations is set correctly. This can usually be found in the payroll schema or in the relevant configuration tables.
  Correct Data Entry: If the year was entered incorrectly, correct it to a valid year that is within the acceptable range.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the payroll processing and the limits on evaluation years.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and others that may be involved in payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user executing the payroll process has the necessary authorizations to perform forced evaluations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYATLZ080 error and successfully process the payroll evaluations.