How To Fix HRPAYNL_EN266 - Insufficient payroll history available for recalculation method

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNL_EN - Errormessage for NL Payroll

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Insufficient payroll history available for recalculation method

What causes this issue?

Wage type &v1& needs payroll results from &v2& preceding periods in
order to calculate taxes according the recalculation method. There are
&v3& preceding periods available.

System Response

As a correct tax calculation with use of the recalculation method is not
possible without the relevant payroll history, the payroll informs you
about this.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the relevant payroll history is available. Correct the
time frame (number of payroll periods) where the payment wage type &v1&
is paid for in the master data of the employee/beneficiary should a
mistake have been made.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN266 - Insufficient payroll history available for recalculation method ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN266 indicates that there is insufficient payroll history available for the recalculation method you are trying to use. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the Netherlands, particularly when attempting to recalculate payroll results for an employee.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Payroll Results: The payroll results for the specified period may not exist in the system. This can happen if payroll has not been processed for that period or if the results have been archived or deleted.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The recalculation method you are using may not be correctly configured or may not have the necessary historical data to perform the recalculation.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the payroll data, such as missing infotypes or incorrect entries that prevent the system from accessing the required historical payroll data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYNL_EN266 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Results: Verify that the payroll results for the relevant periods exist. You can do this by navigating to the payroll results in the SAP system and checking if the data is available for the employee in question.
  
  
  Run Payroll for Missing Periods: If payroll has not been processed for the required periods, you will need to run the payroll for those periods to generate the necessary results.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the recalculation method is correctly configured. Check the settings in the payroll schema and the relevant infotypes to ensure that they are set up to allow for recalculation.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to identify any missing or incorrect data that may be causing the issue. This may involve checking infotypes related to payroll, such as master data (infotypes 0000, 0001, etc.) and payroll-specific infotypes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and recalculation methods for any specific guidance or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain Payroll Area), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Results).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HR payroll processing and the specific error message for any known issues or fixes.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.