How To Fix HRPAYSA173 - Automatic Retro-accounting activated; Use processing mode 'After Payroll'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYSA - Mesasge class for package PC24

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Automatic Retro-accounting activated; Use processing mode 'After Payroll'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYSA173 - Automatic Retro-accounting activated; Use processing mode 'After Payroll' ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYSA173 indicates that automatic retro-accounting has been activated in the payroll process, and it suggests that you should use the processing mode "After Payroll." This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when there are changes to employee data that require retroactive adjustments.
  Cause:
  
  
  Automatic Retro-Accounting Activation: The system is configured to automatically handle retroactive accounting for payroll. This means that if there are changes to an employee's data (like salary changes, deductions, etc.) that affect previous payroll periods, the system will automatically calculate the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  Incorrect Processing Mode: The error suggests that the current processing mode is not suitable for handling the retroactive adjustments. The processing mode must be set to "After Payroll" to accommodate these changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change Processing Mode: 
  
  Navigate to the payroll processing settings in your SAP system.
  Change the processing mode to "After Payroll." This can usually be done in the payroll driver settings or in the payroll processing transaction (e.g., PC00_MXX_CALC).
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: 
  
  Ensure that the payroll configuration is set up correctly for handling retroactive accounting. This includes checking the relevant infotypes and settings in the payroll schema.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Again: 
  
  After changing the processing mode, re-run the payroll for the affected employees. This should allow the system to process the retroactive changes correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency: 
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the employee master data or payroll results that could be causing issues. This includes checking for any missing or incorrect infotype records.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to HR payroll processing and retroactive accounting for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on payroll processing and retroactive accounting to understand the implications and configurations better.
  Testing: If possible, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them in production to ensure that the solution works as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYSA173 error and successfully process payroll with the necessary retroactive adjustments.