How To Fix HRTIM00BLPRETRO004 - Personal earliest retroactive accounting not reached

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00BLPRETRO - TMW: Retroactive Accounting Control

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Personal earliest retroactive accounting not reached

What causes this issue?

Payroll-relevant data for person &v1& was changed on &v2&. The date
&v2& does not reach the <ZH>earliest personal retroactive accounting
date</> &v3& specified in the <ZH>Payroll Status</> infotype for this
person.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00BLPRETRO004 - Personal earliest retroactive accounting not reached ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00BLPRETRO004 indicates that the personal earliest retroactive accounting date has not been reached for a specific employee. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing when the system attempts to perform retroactive accounting for an employee's payroll data, but the specified date for retroactive accounting has not been met.
  Cause:
  
  Retroactive Accounting Date: The error usually occurs when the payroll run is trying to process data for a period that is earlier than the defined earliest retroactive accounting date for the employee. This date is set in the employee's master data and indicates the earliest point in time for which payroll changes can be processed retroactively.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the retroactive accounting settings in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or missing data in the employee's master record can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (using transaction code PA30).
  Check the "Personal Data" infotype (0002) for the "Earliest Retroactive Accounting Date" field. Ensure that this date is set correctly and is not preventing the processing of retroactive payroll changes.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Retroactive Accounting Date:
  
  If necessary, adjust the earliest retroactive accounting date to a date that allows for the required payroll processing. This may involve changing the date in the employee's master data.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll configuration settings in the system to ensure that they are set up correctly for retroactive accounting. This includes reviewing the payroll schema and any related rules that may affect retroactive accounting.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll for the Correct Period:
  
  Ensure that you are running payroll for the correct period and that the period is within the range allowed by the earliest retroactive accounting date.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to retroactive accounting and payroll processing for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved and that retroactive accounting is processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation)
  
  
  Infotypes: 
  
  Infotype 0002 (Personal Data)
  Infotype 0003 (Payroll Status)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to retroactive accounting and this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll.