How To Fix HRTIM00BLPRETRO018 - Entry date for person &1 exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00BLPRETRO - TMW: Retroactive Accounting Control

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Entry date for person &1 exceeded

What causes this issue?

Payroll-relevant data for person &v1& was changed on &v2&. &v2&
conflicts with the person's entry date on &v3&.
&2&

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00BLPRETRO018 - Entry date for person &1 exceeded ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00BLPRETRO018 indicates that the entry date for a person (employee) exceeds the allowed date range for the time evaluation or payroll processing. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to process time data or payroll for a date that is outside the valid period defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Date Range Exceeded: The date you are trying to enter or process is beyond the defined limits for the employee's time evaluation or payroll period.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the time evaluation or payroll may not be set correctly, leading to restrictions on the dates that can be processed.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the date being entered, such as a typo or incorrect format.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date you are trying to enter. Ensure it falls within the valid range for the employee's time evaluation or payroll period.
  Review Time Evaluation Settings: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for time evaluation and payroll. Ensure that the date ranges are set correctly and that they align with the employee's employment period.
  Adjust the Period: If necessary, adjust the payroll or time evaluation period to include the date you are trying to process. This may involve changing the configuration or extending the date range.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to manage time evaluation and payroll periods.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PT60 (Time Evaluation) to check or modify employee data.
  Time Evaluation Configuration: Review the configuration in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under the path for Time Management to ensure that the settings are correct.
  Payroll Configuration: Check payroll settings in the same SPRO path to ensure that the payroll periods are correctly defined.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process the required data for the employee.