How To Fix P2547 - Entries before the earliest recalculation date &1 are not permitted

P2547 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P2 - Messages for HR Time Management

• Message number: 547

• Message text: Entries before the earliest recalculation date &1 are not permitted

What causes this issue?

The earliest recalculation date is limited to &V1& for pair formation.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P2547 - Entries before the earliest recalculation date &1 are not permitted ?

  The SAP error message P2547, which states "Entries before the earliest recalculation date &1 are not permitted," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or time management in SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to process or enter data for a period that is earlier than the defined earliest recalculation date in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Recalculation Date: The earliest recalculation date is set in the system to prevent changes to historical data that could affect payroll calculations. If you try to enter or modify data for a period before this date, the system will throw this error.
  Data Entry: Users may be attempting to enter payroll data, time data, or adjustments for periods that are not allowed due to the recalculation settings.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the payroll or time management module may restrict entries to ensure data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Earliest Recalculation Date: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration