How To Fix HRPAYDESV208 - Retroactive acctg period &1 lies before start of autom. procedure for &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESV - Error Messages Germany Payroll, Social Insurance

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Retroactive acctg period &1 lies before start of autom. procedure for &2

What causes this issue?

Retroactive accounting was performed for the pension recipient up to
period &V1&. The automated paying office procedure began on &V2&.
Therefore, you can only create automatic notifications from this date.

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?

You may have to submit notifications before the start of the automated
procedure. To do so, start report RPLSVCD0.

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 HRPAYDESV208 - Retroactive acctg period &1 lies before start of autom. procedure for &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV208 indicates an issue related to retroactive accounting in the payroll process. Specifically, it suggests that the retroactive accounting period you are trying to process lies before the start of the automatic procedure for a specific payroll area or employee group.
  Cause:
  
  Retroactive Accounting Period: The error occurs when the retroactive accounting period (the period for which you are trying to adjust payroll) is earlier than the start date of the payroll processing for the employee or payroll area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or in the employee master data that restrict retroactive accounting to a certain period.
  Payroll Area Settings: The payroll area may have specific settings that limit the retroactive accounting period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Retroactive Accounting Period: Verify the retroactive accounting period you are trying to process. Ensure that it does not extend before the start date of the payroll processing for the employee or payroll area.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll configuration settings in the SAP system. Look for the start date of the automatic payroll procedure for the relevant payroll area or employee group.
  Adjust Payroll Area Settings: If necessary, adjust the payroll area settings to allow for retroactive accounting for the desired period. This may involve changing the configuration in the payroll schema or the employee master data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR consultant to understand the specific settings and configurations that may be affecting retroactive accounting.
  Run Payroll for the Correct Period: If the retroactive accounting period is valid, ensure that you are running payroll for the correct period that aligns with the employee's start date and the payroll area settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on retroactive accounting in payroll.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the payroll calculations are correct and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a qualified SAP HR consultant for further assistance.