HRPBS00GNP002 - GNP Effective date is less than Current date.Press Enter to continue.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBS00GNP - Message Class for Golden Number Principle.

• Message number: 002

• Message text: GNP Effective date is less than Current date.Press Enter to continue.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBS00GNP002 - GNP Effective date is less than Current date.Press Enter to continue. ?

  The SAP error message HRPBS00GNP002 indicates that there is an issue with the effective date of a Global Payroll (GNP) record being set to a date that is earlier than the current date. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when trying to create or modify records in the Global Payroll module.
  Cause:
  
  Effective Date Issue: The effective date you are trying to enter or modify is set to a date that is in the past relative to the current system date.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the date, leading to an incorrect effective date.
  System Configuration: The system may have specific configurations that prevent the use of past dates for certain payroll processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Effective Date: Review the effective date you are trying to enter. Ensure that it is set to today’s date or a future date.
  Modify the Date: If the effective date is indeed in the past, change it to a valid date that is either today or in the future.
  Review Payroll Periods: Ensure that the payroll periods are correctly defined and that you are not trying to process payroll for a period that has already closed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to your organization's SAP documentation or guidelines for handling effective dates in payroll processing.
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about the changes or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a functional consultant for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Global Payroll, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payroll data, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  Testing in Development: If you are making changes to configurations or data, consider testing in a development or sandbox environment before applying changes in production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your payroll processing tasks.