How To Fix HRTIM00BLPRETRO009 - Earliest recalculation for time evaluation exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00BLPRETRO - TMW: Retroactive Accounting Control

• Message number: 009

• 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>recalculation date for Plant Data
Collection (PDC)</> &v3& specified in the <ZH>Payroll Status</>
infotype for this person. The <ZH>recalculation date for PDC</> is &v3&
.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00BLPRETRO009 - Earliest recalculation for time evaluation exceeded ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00BLPRETRO009 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 time evaluation processes.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Time Evaluation Period Exceeded: The system is trying to process time data that is outside the defined time evaluation period. This can happen if there are changes or corrections to time data that are too far back in time.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for time evaluation may not be set correctly, leading to issues with how far back the system can process retroactive changes.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the time data that prevent the system from processing it correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Time Evaluation Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for time evaluation in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Time Management > Time Evaluation > Define Time Evaluation.
  Review the settings for the earliest recalculation period and ensure they are set appropriately.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Data:
  
  If the error is due to specific time data entries, review the time data for the employee(s) involved.
  Make sure that any changes or corrections are within the allowed period for time evaluation.
  
  
  
  Run Time Evaluation:
  
  If you have made changes to the configuration or time data, run the time evaluation again (Transaction code: PT60 or PT_04).
  Ensure that you select the correct period for evaluation.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with details of the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PT60 (Time Evaluation) and PT_04 (Time Evaluation for a Specific Period).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to time management and time evaluation for a deeper understanding of the processes involved.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.