How To Fix HRPAYBR99085 - Social Welf.Collect Index in arrears only valid for competence >= 10/1998

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR99 - Payroll General Messages

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Social Welf.Collect Index in arrears only valid for competence >= 10/1998

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR99085 - Social Welf.Collect Index in arrears only valid for competence >= 10/1998 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR99085 indicates that there is an issue related to the Social Welfare Collection Index in Brazil, specifically that the index in arrears is only valid for competence (the period for which the payroll is being processed) from October 1998 onwards. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly for Brazilian payroll.
  Cause:
  
  Competence Date: The error occurs when the competence date (the period for which payroll is being processed) is set to a date earlier than October 1998. The system does not recognize social welfare collection indices for periods prior to this date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the payroll settings or in the social welfare collection index data that is being referenced.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the payroll processing or master data could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Competence Date: Ensure that the competence date for the payroll run is set to a date on or after October 1998. If you are processing payroll for a period before this date, you will need to adjust the date accordingly.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the social welfare collection indices in the SAP system. Ensure that the indices are correctly defined and that there are no gaps in the data.
  Update Data: If you are working with historical data, ensure that the relevant social welfare collection indices are available and correctly maintained in the system for the required periods.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Brazilian payroll processing for any specific instructions or updates that may be relevant to this error.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to HRPAYBR99085 for additional context or patches that may address this issue.
  Payroll Processing: Familiarize yourself with the payroll processing steps in SAP HR, especially for Brazilian payroll, to ensure compliance with local regulations.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that your HR team is trained on the specifics of Brazilian payroll processing and the importance of maintaining accurate and up-to-date social welfare indices.
  
  By addressing the competence date and ensuring that the necessary configurations and data are in place, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYBR99085 error.