How To Fix HRPAYCH_ELM40110 - Invalid wage (start date &1 later than end date &2)

HRPAYCH_ELM40110 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_ELM40 - Messages for Withholding Tax

• Message number: 110

• Message text: Invalid wage (start date &1 later than end date &2)

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HRPAYCH_ELM40110 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYCH_ELM40110 indicates that there is an issue with the wage data in the payroll processing. Specifically, the error states that the start date of a wage element is later than its end date, which is logically incorrect.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Configuration: The start date of the wage element is set to a date that is after the end date. This can happen due to data entry errors or incorrect configuration in the payroll schema.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date fields.
  Changes in Employment Status: If an employee's status has changed (e.g., termination, leave of absence), the wage elements may not have been updated correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Wage Element Dates: Check the wage element configuration in the employee's master data. Ensure that the start date is earlier than the end date.
  Navigate to the employee's infotype (e.g., IT0008 for Basic Pay)