How To Fix HRPAYDESVUV205 - Retroactive accounting date &1 is earlier than limit &2

HRPAYDESVUV205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESVUV - Error Messages, Payroll Germany, Accident Insurance

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Retroactive accounting date &1 is earlier than limit &2

What causes this issue?

The retroactive accounting date &V1& had to be set for this employee due
to the necessary adjustment to workers' compensation associations.
However, the earliest retroactive accounting date &V2& is entered in the
payroll area &V3&.

System Response

A retroactive accounting date is not entered for this employee.

How to fix this error?

Change the payroll area &V3& with regard to the earliest retroactive
accounting period and start the report again.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYDESVUV205 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDESVUV205 indicates that there is an issue with the retroactive accounting date in the payroll process. Specifically, it means that the retroactive accounting date you are trying to use is earlier than the limit set in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when processing payroll corrections or adjustments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Retroactive Accounting Date: The date you are trying to set for retroactive accounting is earlier than the defined limit in the payroll configuration.
  Configuration Limits: The system has a defined limit for how far back retroactive accounting can be processed, which is typically set in the payroll control record or in the configuration settings.
  Payroll Periods: The payroll periods may have been closed, and the system does not allow changes to be made to those periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Control Record: Review the payroll control record for the employee in question. Ensure that the retroactive accounting date you are