How To Fix HRPBSDEVAVG223 - Retroactive accounting as of period &1/&2 due to changed annual estimate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSDEVAVG - HR-VADM: Public Sector Pensions Act

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Retroactive accounting as of period &1/&2 due to changed annual estimate

What causes this issue?

The estimation of the annual payment for the imputable (new) pension
payment returns a different result to the one in the previous period.
For this reason, the current payroll run is cancelled and started again
as of the payroll period &V1&/&V2&.

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 HRPBSDEVAVG223 - Retroactive accounting as of period &1/&2 due to changed annual estimate ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG223 indicates that there is an issue with retroactive accounting in the payroll process, specifically due to a change in the annual estimate for an employee. This error typically arises when there are changes made to an employee's payroll data that affect their annual salary or compensation, and these changes are retroactive to a previous payroll period.
  Cause:
  
  Change in Annual Estimate: The error is triggered when there is a modification in the annual salary estimate for an employee, which affects payroll calculations for prior periods.
  Retroactive Accounting: The payroll system attempts to recalculate payroll for previous periods based on the new annual estimate, which can lead to inconsistencies if the changes are not properly managed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the way retroactive accounting is set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Check the changes made to the employee's annual estimate. Ensure that these changes are valid and necessary.
  Adjust Payroll Data: If the changes are correct, you may need to adjust the payroll data for the affected periods. This can involve recalculating payroll for those periods to ensure that the new annual estimate is applied correctly.
  Run Retroactive Accounting: After making the necessary adjustments, run the retroactive accounting process again to ensure that all payroll calculations are updated.
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings in SAP to ensure that retroactive accounting is set up correctly. This may involve checking the payroll schema and rules related to annual estimates.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to retroactive accounting and annual estimates for specific guidance on resolving this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Payroll Processing: Familiarize yourself with the payroll processing steps in SAP, especially how retroactive accounting is handled.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the payroll calculations are accurate and that the error does not reoccur.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user making the changes has the appropriate permissions and roles to modify payroll data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.