How To Fix HRTIM00BLPRETRO005 - Personal payroll past not reached

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00BLPRETRO - TMW: Retroactive Accounting Control

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Personal payroll past not reached

What causes this issue?

Payroll-relevant data for person &v1& was changed on &v2&. The date
&v2& does not reach the <ZH>calculate to</> date in the <ZH>Payroll
Status</> infotype for the person. The date <zh>calculate to</> is &v3&
.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00BLPRETRO005 - Personal payroll past not reached ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00BLPRETRO005 typically indicates that there is an issue with the payroll processing for a specific employee, particularly related to the retroactive payroll calculations. The message "Personal payroll past not reached" suggests that the system is unable to process payroll for a period that is considered "past" or outside the allowed range for retroactive calculations.
  Causes:
  
  Date Range Issues: The payroll period you are trying to process may be outside the allowed retroactive period defined in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for retroactive accounting in the payroll module may not be set correctly.
  Employee Status: The employee's status may not allow for retroactive payroll processing (e.g., if the employee is terminated).
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the employee's master data or payroll results that prevents the system from processing the payroll.
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set correctly for the period you are trying to process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payroll Control Record: Ensure that the payroll control record is open for the period you are trying to process. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., PE03) and checking the status.
  Review Retroactive Accounting Settings: Verify the settings for retroactive accounting in the payroll configuration (transaction code SPRO). Ensure that the retroactive accounting period is set correctly.
  Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect payroll processing.
  Adjust Payroll Period: If the payroll period is indeed outside the allowed range, you may need to adjust the payroll period or process the payroll for a different period.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on handling retroactive payroll issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PE03 (Payroll Control Record), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Testing: If you are in a testing environment, ensure that the test data is set up correctly to allow for retroactive payroll processing.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR and Payroll.