How To Fix HRPSGB_ME222 - Order of pay dates of payroll areas &1 and &2 should not change

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ME - Multiple Employment Errors & Warnings

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Order of pay dates of payroll areas &1 and &2 should not change

What causes this issue?

It is not possible for an employee to hold contracts from payroll areas
for which the order of the pay dates change within the tax year. For
example it is not possible that contract 1 has its pay date on the 10th
of month 1 and the other contract on the 25th if this order changes in
month 2 (i.e. the pay date of contract 1 in month 2 is now the 25th and
the pay date of contract 2 in month 2 is now the 10th).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_ME222 - Order of pay dates of payroll areas &1 and &2 should not change ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_ME222 indicates that there is an issue with the order of pay dates for payroll areas in the SAP Human Resources module. This error typically arises when there is an inconsistency in the configuration of payroll areas, particularly regarding the sequence of pay dates.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that the order of pay dates for two payroll areas is not consistent. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Changes: If changes were made to the payroll area settings, such as modifying the pay date sequence without ensuring that all related payroll areas are aligned.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the payroll area configuration can lead to discrepancies in the pay date order.
  Mismatched Payroll Areas: If employees are assigned to multiple payroll areas with conflicting pay date orders, this error may arise.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPSGB_ME222 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for payroll areas in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant path: Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll Area > Define Payroll Areas.
  Verify the pay date settings for the payroll areas in question.
  
  
  
  Align Pay Dates:
  
  Ensure that the pay dates for the payroll areas are in the correct order and consistent with each other.
  If necessary, adjust the pay date settings to ensure that they do not conflict.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Assignments:
  
  Check the employee master data to see if any employees are assigned to multiple payroll areas.
  If so, ensure that their payroll area assignments are correct and do not lead to conflicts in pay date order.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  Monitor the payroll processing for any further issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific guidelines related to your organization's payroll configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPSGB_ME222 error in your SAP system.