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

HRPBSHU285 - Overview

• 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