How To Fix HRPAYDEE2704 - 552020208 refDatumAG is before the employment start date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEE2 - Message Class ELStAM Procedure

• Message number: 704

• Message text: 552020208 refDatumAG is before the employment start date

What causes this issue?

The entire procedure note from the clearing house is as follows:
<LS>552020208 ref. date ER is before the start of employment.</>
This is a rejection at employee level.
This situation should not occur in the system. The ref. date ER should
be after or on the same day as the start of employment.

System Response

The <LS>Fiscal Data D</> infotype (0012) is not updated.

How to fix this error?

Open a customer message to clarify the situation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEE2704 - 552020208 refDatumAG is before the employment start date ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEE2704 with the description "refDatumAG is before the employment start date" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when there is an attempt to reference a date that is earlier than the employee's employment start date. This can happen during various payroll operations, such as when calculating retroactive payments or adjustments.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Reference: The error indicates that a reference date (refDatumAG) used in the payroll calculation is set before the employee's official start date in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entries in the employee's master data or payroll data.
  Retroactive Accounting: If you are trying to process payroll for a period that includes dates before the employee's start date, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employment Start Date: Verify the employee's start date in the system. Ensure that the reference date being used in the payroll calculation is on or after this date.
  Adjust Reference Date: If the reference date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that is on or after the employment start date.
  Review Payroll Data: Check the payroll data for any inconsistencies or errors that might be causing the reference date to be set incorrectly.
  Consult Payroll Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the payroll schema and rules are set up correctly.
  Run Payroll for Correct Period: Ensure that you are running payroll for the correct period and that it does not include any dates prior to the employee's start date.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP HR documentation for guidelines on payroll processing and handling employment dates.
  Testing: If you are making changes to payroll configurations or data, consider testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes in production.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance.