How To Fix HRTIM00BLPRETRO006 - Earliest recalculation for time evaluation exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00BLPRETRO - TMW: Retroactive Accounting Control

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Earliest recalculation for time evaluation exceeded

What causes this issue?

Data relevant for retroactive accounting was changed on &v2& for &v1&
(person). &v2& (date) exceeds the <ZH>earliest</> <ZH>recalculation
date for time evaluation</> &v3& specified in the <ZH>earliest
recalculation date for time management</> view.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00BLPRETRO006 - Earliest recalculation for time evaluation exceeded ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00BLPRETRO006 indicates that the earliest recalculation for time evaluation has been exceeded. This typically occurs in the context of time management in SAP, particularly when dealing with retroactive accounting or adjustments in employee time data.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Time Evaluation Period Exceeded: The time evaluation process is trying to recalculate time data for a period that is beyond the allowed limits set in the system. This can happen if there are changes or corrections made to time data that are too far back in time.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for time evaluation may not allow for retroactive changes beyond a certain date. This is often set in the time management configuration.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the time records that prevent the system from processing the recalculation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Time Evaluation Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for time evaluation in the SAP system. Look for parameters related to retroactive accounting and the maximum period allowed for recalculation.
  You can find these settings in the SAP IMG under Time Management > Time Evaluation > Define Time Evaluation Parameters.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Records:
  
  If possible, adjust the time records to fall within the allowed recalculation period. This may involve correcting or deleting entries that are too old.
  
  
  
  Run Time Evaluation:
  
  After making necessary adjustments, run the time evaluation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to time evaluation and retroactive accounting for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PT60 (Time Evaluation) to run the time evaluation process or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee time records.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates to the time evaluation process.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to time records and run evaluations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that time evaluations are processed correctly within the allowed parameters.