How To Fix HRPAYNLLA217 - Feature &1, LePer &2: date &3 lies before RePer validity date &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLLA - Notifications for Wage Return NL

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Feature &1, LePer &2: date &3 lies before RePer validity date &4

What causes this issue?

The earliest possible wage return date &v3& you have chosen in feature
&v1& for LePer &v2& lies before the start date of validity &v4& of the
assigned RePers. In this case the validity start date of the RePer is
used for the wage return.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA217 - Feature &1, LePer &2: date &3 lies before RePer validity date &4 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA217 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that there is a date-related issue with the validity of a specific feature (in this case, the feature identified by &1) and a personnel area or employee (LePer &2). The error message states that the date in question (&3) lies before the validity date (&4) of the relevant feature.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Date Configuration: The date being processed (e.g., a payroll date or a date related to an employee's record) is earlier than the validity date of the feature being referenced. This can happen if the payroll period is set incorrectly or if the employee's data is not aligned with the feature's validity.
  
  
  Feature Configuration: The feature itself may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be valid for the date being processed.
  
  
  Personnel Data Issues: There may be issues with the employee's personnel data, such as incorrect start or end dates for employment, which can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dates: Verify the date being processed (&3) and ensure it is within the valid range defined by the feature's validity date (&4). Adjust the payroll period or the date being processed if necessary.
  
  
  Review Feature Configuration: Check the configuration of the feature identified by &1. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that its validity dates are appropriate for the payroll period being processed.
  
  
  Update Personnel Data: Review the employee's personnel data (LePer &2) to ensure that all relevant dates (e.g., start date, end date, etc.) are correct and align with the feature's validity.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert to understand the specific feature and its implications on payroll processing.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on the feature in question.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to HR configuration (e.g., PE03 for feature maintenance, PA30 for personnel administration) to facilitate troubleshooting.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user processing payroll has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.