How To Fix HRPAYIEPAYROLL037 - Employee is a late starter - paid for more than one period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYIEPAYROLL - Message class for payroll reporting - IE

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Employee is a late starter - paid for more than one period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYIEPAYROLL037 - Employee is a late starter - paid for more than one period ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYIEPAYROLL037 indicates that an employee is considered a "late starter" but has been paid for more than one payroll period. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system detects that an employee's start date is later than the payroll period for which they have been paid.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Start Date: The employee's start date may have been entered incorrectly in the system, leading to a mismatch between the payroll periods and the actual employment start date.
  Multiple Payroll Entries: The employee may have been processed for payroll in multiple periods without a valid employment start date for those periods.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the payroll configuration or rules that govern how late starters are handled in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (infotype 0000 - Actions) to ensure that the start date is correct.
  Ensure that the employee is not being processed for payroll periods before their actual start date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Periods:
  
  If the employee has been incorrectly paid for periods prior to their start date, you may need to reverse the payroll for those periods and reprocess it after correcting the start date.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the rules for late starters are correctly set up. This may involve consulting with your SAP HR configuration team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for late starters to understand any specific configurations or requirements.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Before running the actual payroll, use the payroll simulation feature to identify any potential issues with employee data or payroll calculations.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0000 (Actions), 0001 (Organizational Assignment), and 0002 (Personal Data) to ensure all employee data is accurate.
  Payroll Processing: Understand the payroll processing cycle in your organization, including how late starters are handled and any specific rules that apply.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to payroll errors and late starters, as they may provide additional insights or patches that can resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.