How To Fix HRPSGB_ME016 - First, run associated Non-Primary (&1) with Retro Date set (&2)

HRPSGB_ME016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ME - Multiple Employment Errors & Warnings

• Message number: 016

• Message text: First, run associated Non-Primary (&1) with Retro Date set (&2)

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HRPSGB_ME016 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_ME016 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly in the UK payroll system. This error indicates that there is a requirement to run a non-primary payroll run (such as a retroactive payroll run) before processing the current payroll. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Retroactive Payroll Requirement: The error suggests that there are changes or adjustments that need to be processed retroactively. This could be due to changes in employee data, such as salary adjustments, tax changes, or other relevant updates that affect payroll calculations.
  Non-Primary Payroll Run: The system requires that a non-primary payroll run (indicated by the placeholder &1) be executed with a retroactive date (indicated by &2) before the current payroll can be processed. This ensures that all necessary adjustments are accounted for in the payroll calculations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Non-Primary Payroll Run: