How To Fix HRPAYDEBW060 - Refilling date is after the start of the base month

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEBW - PY-DE: Statements Germany

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Refilling date is after the start of the base month

What causes this issue?

The system found that the position has not been refilled for the
selected base month. The base month is the first full payroll period
once the position has been refilled.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Select a statement period that starts after the refilling date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBW060 - Refilling date is after the start of the base month ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBW060 indicates that there is an issue with the refilling date in relation to the start of the base month in the payroll process. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system detects that the refilling date (the date when a certain payroll-related action is supposed to take place) is set after the beginning of the payroll period (base month).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The refilling date may have been incorrectly entered or set to a date that is after the start of the payroll period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll module that are not aligned with the expected date logic.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in date formats or values.
  Business Process Changes: Changes in business processes or policies regarding payroll processing may not have been reflected in the system settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Refilling Date: Review the refilling date entered in the payroll processing transaction. Ensure that it is set to a date that is on or before the start of the base month.
  Adjust Payroll Period Settings: If necessary, adjust the payroll period settings to ensure that the refilling date aligns with the expected payroll processing dates.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP HR module to ensure that they are set up correctly for your organization's payroll processing requirements.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error message.
  Test in a Sandbox Environment: If changes are made, test the payroll processing in a sandbox environment to ensure that the issue is resolved before applying changes in the production environment.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system bug or configuration issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to check and adjust employee data and payroll settings.
  Payroll Control Record: Ensure that the payroll control record is correctly set up and that the payroll period is open for processing.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your payroll process, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect date handling.
  
  By addressing the refilling date and ensuring it aligns with the payroll processing requirements, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDEBW060 error.