How To Fix HRPAYCN004 - Valid date of begin date &1 > system high_date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCN - Message Class China Payroll

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Valid date of begin date &1 > system high_date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCN004 - Valid date of begin date &1 > system high_date ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCN004 indicates that there is an issue with the validity of a date in the payroll process. Specifically, the message states that the "valid date of begin date &1 > system high_date," meaning that the start date you are trying to use is greater than the system's defined high date.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to enter a date that is beyond the system's configured high date. The high date is the maximum date that the system can process for payroll or other HR-related functions.
  The date you are entering may be incorrectly formatted or not valid in the context of the payroll period.
  There may be a configuration issue in the system where the high date has not been set correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the High Date Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and check the table/view that contains the high date configuration (usually it is in the table T005 or similar).
  Ensure that the high date is set correctly and is not in the past or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Date:
  
  If you are entering a date that is beyond the high date, you will need to adjust the date to a valid one that is less than or equal to the high date.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have access to change the high date or if you are unsure about the correct date to use, consult with your SAP administrator or the HR department responsible for payroll configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Periods:
  
  Ensure that the payroll periods are correctly defined and that the date you are trying to enter falls within an active payroll period.
  
  
  
  Check for System Updates:
  
  If the system has recently been updated or patched, ensure that all configurations are still valid and that no settings have been inadvertently changed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM30/SM31: For maintaining table entries.
  PA30: For maintaining HR master data.
  PA03: For maintaining payroll areas.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on payroll processing and date configurations.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYCN004 error and continue with your payroll processing.