How To Fix HRPAYDEE2829 - 552020205 Ref date ER is before date of Revival

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEE2 - Message Class ELStAM Procedure

• Message number: 829

• Message text: 552020205 Ref date ER is before date of Revival

What causes this issue?

Behavior After Application of the November 2019 Release:
The procedure note of the clearing house has changed upon inclusion of
employees subject to tax with restrictions as of January 1, 2020.
The entire procedure note from the clearing house is as follows:
<LS>552020205 The reference date ER lies before the date of the revival
of the employee in the ELStAM procedure.</>
This is a rejection at employee level.
The procedure note is issued if there is a situation involving the
revival of an employee in the ELStAM procedure. This procedure note is
issued if the employer comes across a period for which there is a death
date for an employee in the ELStAM procedure according to current
information.
The ER transfers the registration on June 2, 2019 with the reference
date of the employer and an employment start date of May 1, 2019.
Consequence: The registration is processed. The employer receives the
ELStAM to be applied for the employee.
<ZK>Example - Revival of an ID No.: </>
A reporting authority accidentally reported a death date of May 15, 2019
for an ID No. The reporting authority notices this error and corrects
their notification on June 1, 2019.
The ER transfers a registration on June 16, 2019 for this ID No. with
the reference date of the employer and an employment start date of May
16, 2019. Consequence: The registration is rejected and the employer
receives the procedure note "552020205? as the ID No. was inactive due
to the death date that was transferred.
Behavior Before Application of the November 2019 Release:
The entire procedure note from the clearing house is as follows:
<LS>552020205 Ref. date ER is before the reporting obligation</>
This is a rejection at employee level.
This procedure note is issued if in the following cases:
If the employee is not registered with the reporting authority or is
registered at a later point.
If the employee is partly subject to tax and the ?Key Date for the
Release of ER Calls? (January 1, 2020) has not yet been reached.
This situation occurs in particular when employees immigrate from abroad
and take up employment.
Example:

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

The ER transfers the registration on June 2, 2019 with the reference
date of the employer and an employment start date of May 1, 2019.
Consequence: The registration is rejected as the ID No. was not assigned
until June 1, 2019.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Clarify the date for which you can register the employee and then
register the employee for this key date. To do so, in the <LS>Fiscal
Data D</> infotype (0012), select the <PF>Force Registration</>
checkbox. For employees that are partly subject to tax, this is only
possible as of January 1, 2020 at the earliest.
For the period before this key date, enter the tax features manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEE2829 - 552020205 Ref date ER is before date of Revival ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEE2829 with the code "552020205" typically indicates an issue related to the processing of employee data, specifically concerning the reference date (ER) and the date of revival. This error often arises in the context of payroll processing or employee status changes.
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the reference date for the employee's record is set before the date of revival. In SAP HR, the "date of revival" usually refers to the date when an employee's status is reinstated or when they return from a leave of absence. If the reference date (ER) is earlier than this revival date, the system cannot process the payroll or other HR-related functions correctly, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Status: Verify the employee's status and ensure that the date of revival is correctly set in the system. The revival date should reflect the actual date the employee is reinstated.
  
  
  Adjust Reference Date: If the reference date (ER) is indeed set incorrectly, you may need to adjust it to a date that is on or after the date of revival. This can typically be done in the employee's master data or payroll information.
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: Ensure that the payroll configuration settings are correct and that there are no discrepancies in the date settings for the employee.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error, as the exact steps may vary based on your organization's configuration and version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP HR Module: This error is specific to the Human Resources module in SAP, which handles employee data, payroll, and related functions.
  Date Management: Understanding how dates are managed in SAP HR is crucial, especially when dealing with employee status changes, leaves, and payroll processing.
  Testing Changes: After making any adjustments, it is advisable to run a test payroll or simulation to ensure that the changes have resolved the issue without introducing new errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the HRPAYDEE2829 error effectively.