How To Fix HRPBSHU285 - Payment cannot be earlier than &1 (control record)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSHU - HR Public sector (H) developments

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Payment cannot be earlier than &1 (control record)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSHU285 - Payment cannot be earlier than &1 (control record) ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSHU285, which states "Payment cannot be earlier than &1 (control record)," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to process a payment that is scheduled for a date earlier than what is defined in the control record for the payroll period.
  Cause:
  
  Control Record Settings: The control record for the payroll period defines the start and end dates for processing payroll. If you attempt to process a payment (e.g., a salary payment) that falls before the start date of the payroll period, this error will be triggered.
  Incorrect Payment Date: The payment date you are trying to use may not align with the defined payroll period in the control record.
  Payroll Period Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the payroll period settings, leading to discrepancies between the expected payment dates and the defined control record.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Record: 
  
  Navigate to the payroll control record for the relevant period. You can do this using transaction code PC00_MXX_CEDT (where MXX is your country-specific payroll).
  Verify the start and end dates of the payroll period. Ensure that the payment date you are trying to process is within this range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payment Date: 
  
  If the payment date is indeed earlier than the control record allows, adjust the payment date to a valid date that falls within the defined payroll period.
  
  
  
  Update Payroll Configuration: 
  
  If there is a need to change the payroll period settings, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the payroll periods are set up correctly according to your organization's payroll schedule.
  
  
  
  Re-run Payroll: 
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the payroll process to ensure that the payment can be processed without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PC00_MXX_CEDT for payroll control records and PA03 for maintaining payroll area settings.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to payroll processing and control records for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPBSHU285 error and successfully process the payment.