How To Fix HRPAYIEPAYROLL557 - Employment End Date should not be prior to Employment Start Date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 557

• Message text: Employment End Date should not be prior to Employment Start Date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYIEPAYROLL557 - Employment End Date should not be prior to Employment Start Date ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYIEPAYROLL557 indicates that there is a mismatch between the Employment End Date and the Employment Start Date for an employee in the payroll system. Specifically, this error occurs when the Employment End Date is set to a date that is earlier than the Employment Start Date, which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a simple data entry mistake where the dates were entered incorrectly.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the employee's data in the SAP system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been errors in the transfer of employment dates.
  Changes in Employment Status: If there were recent changes to the employee's status (e.g., termination or resignation), the dates may not have been updated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Dates: Check the Employment Start Date and Employment End Date in the employee's master data (infotype 0000 - Actions). Ensure that the Employment End Date is not earlier than the Employment Start Date.
  Correct Data: If you find that the dates are incorrect, update the Employment End Date to a date that is equal to or later than the Employment Start Date.
  Review Changes: If the employee's status has changed recently, review the changes made to ensure that all related dates are consistent.
  Consult with HR: If you are unsure about the correct dates, consult with the HR department to confirm the employee's employment history and status.
  Check for System Errors: If the dates appear correct but the error persists, there may be a system issue. In this case, consult your SAP support team or technical team for further investigation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: The relevant infotypes for employment dates in SAP HR include:
  
  Infotype 0000: Actions (for employment start and end dates)
  Infotype 0001: Organizational Assignment
  Infotype 0002: Personal Data
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP HR documentation for guidelines on managing employee data and understanding infotypes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the employment dates are correctly configured in the SAP system.