How To Fix HRPAYFR_PY056 - CTT: Contract &1 deleted with inconsistent end date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_PY - Payroll Functions message class

• Message number: 056

• Message text: CTT: Contract &1 deleted with inconsistent end date &2

What causes this issue?

A contract was deleted retroactively with an incorrect end date.

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

System Response

The system returns a warning message because it has detected the
retroactive deletion of a contract with an incorrect end date. The end
date does not match the last situation known for this deleted contract
record.

How to fix this error?

To correct the inconsistent end date of this deleted contract record,
you need to force retroactive accounting from the payroll period that
contains the last activity period.
Example
The end date of the deleted contract record is 31.03.2017. You must
force retroactive accounting from March to retrieve the correct end date
and assign it to this deleted contract record.

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 HRPAYFR_PY056 - CTT: Contract &1 deleted with inconsistent end date &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_PY056 indicates that there is an inconsistency related to a contract's end date in the payroll processing for France. This error typically arises when a contract has been deleted, but the end date associated with that contract is not consistent with the expected data in the payroll system.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Contract: The contract referenced in the error message has been deleted from the system.
  Inconsistent End Date: The end date of the deleted contract does not match the expected end date in the payroll records, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity in the HR master data or payroll data, possibly due to manual changes or incorrect data entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Status: Verify the status of the contract in question. If it has been deleted, ensure that this action was intended and that it aligns with your HR policies.
  Review End Dates: Check the end date of the contract and compare it with the payroll records. Ensure that the end date is correctly reflected in the system.
  Data Correction: If the end date is incorrect, you may need to correct it in the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment or Infotype 0000 for Actions).
  Reprocess Payroll: After making the necessary corrections, reprocess the payroll to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after attempting the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes in SAP HR, such as Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and Infotype 0000 (Actions), as they are crucial for managing employee contracts and payroll data.
  Data Consistency Checks: Regularly perform data consistency checks in your HR module to identify and rectify any discrepancies before they affect payroll processing.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate authorizations to make changes to employee contracts and payroll data to prevent unauthorized modifications.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error and ensuring data consistency, you can resolve the HRPAYFR_PY056 error effectively.