How To Fix HRPBSDEVAVG252 - You cannot retroactively set the assessment basis for upper limit for &1

HRPBSDEVAVG252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 252

• Message text: You cannot retroactively set the assessment basis for upper limit for &1

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to retroactively set the assessment basis for the
special payment for the upper limit because no record exists for
infotype 0322 (Pension Payments) on &V1&.

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?

You need to either maintain the master data for infotype 0322 correctly
or copy the existing assessment basis to the payroll results by means of
legacy data transfer.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG252 - You cannot retroactively set the assessment basis for upper limit for &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG252 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with the assessment basis for upper limits in payroll calculations. This error indicates that there is an issue with retroactively setting the assessment basis for a specific payroll element or wage type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Retroactive Changes: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to retroactively change the assessment basis for a payroll element that has already been processed in a previous payroll period.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or wage type settings that do not allow for retroactive changes to the assessment basis.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the payroll data that prevent the system from applying the changes retroactively.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Period: Ensure that you are not trying to make changes to a payroll period that has already been closed. Retroactive changes are typically only allowed within the current