How To Fix HRPAYHU613 - The program cannot be run for a period earlier than &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYHU - Message class for Hungarian HR

• Message number: 613

• Message text: The program cannot be run for a period earlier than &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYHU613 - The program cannot be run for a period earlier than & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYHU613 indicates that a payroll program cannot be executed for a period that is earlier than a specified date. This is typically related to the payroll processing in the Human Resources (HR) module, particularly in the context of Hungarian payroll (as suggested by "HRPAYHU").
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to run a payroll program (like the payroll driver) for a period that is earlier than the defined start date in the system.
  The system has been configured to restrict payroll processing to certain periods, often for compliance or data integrity reasons.
  There may be a configuration setting that prevents running payroll for historical periods to avoid inconsistencies or errors in payroll calculations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Period: Verify the period you are trying to run the payroll for. Ensure that it is not earlier than the allowed period defined in the system.
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in the IMG - Implementation Guide).
  Check the settings related to payroll periods and ensure that the start date for payroll processing is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Date: If you need to run payroll for an earlier period, you may need to adjust the configuration to allow for this. This could involve:
  
  Changing the start date in the payroll configuration.
  Consulting with your SAP HR module administrator or consultant to understand the implications of changing this setting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for your specific country version (in this case, Hungary).
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and others that may be relevant to payroll processing.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to run payroll for the specified period.
  Testing: If you make changes to the configuration, consider testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the HRPAYHU613 error and successfully run the payroll program for the desired period.