How To Fix HRPAYDEE2719 - 552010104 02/29 specified in a non leap year (ref. date ER)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEE2 - Message Class ELStAM Procedure

• Message number: 719

• Message text: 552010104 02/29 specified in a non leap year (ref. date ER)

What causes this issue?

The entire procedure note from the clearing house is as follows:
<LS>552010104 Entering 02/29 in a year that is not a leap year (ref.
date ER)</>
This is a rejection at employer level.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEE2719 - 552010104 02/29 specified in a non leap year (ref. date ER) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEE2719 indicates that there is an issue with a date that is specified as February 29 in a non-leap year. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing when the system encounters a date that does not exist in the calendar for the specified year.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because February 29 only exists in leap years (e.g., 2020, 2024). If the payroll processing is trying to reference February 29 in a year that is not a leap year (e.g., 2021, 2022), the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Reference Date: Verify the reference date (ER) in the payroll processing. Ensure that it is set to a valid date that exists in the calendar for the specified year.
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Data: If the payroll data is referencing February 29, you may need to adjust it to either February 28 or March 1, depending on the business logic and requirements.
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that there are no hardcoded references to February 29 in non-leap years.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for any specific guidelines on handling dates in payroll.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payroll calculations are correct.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Leap Year Calculation: A leap year occurs every four years, except for years that are divisible by 100 but not by 400. This means that 2000 was a leap year, but 1900 was not.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to payroll processing and date handling.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDEE2719 error and ensure that your payroll processing runs smoothly.