How To Fix PB093 - Error in checking relevance for retroactive accounting

PB093 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PB - PD: Message IDs Org. Management

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Error in checking relevance for retroactive accounting

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while checking whether the executed action for
retroactive accounting can be carried out for holders of the position
that has been processe or its subordinate positions.

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?

Check whether holders of the position or subordinate positions affected
by the change to cost distribution (infotype 1018) are locked.
If all holders are unlocked, and this error still occurs, check whether
the data relevant to accounting has been maintained correctly.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PB093 - Details

• The SAP error message PB093, which states "Error in checking relevance for retroactive accounting," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there are issues with retroactive accounting calculations. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, data inconsistencies, or missing information in the payroll records.
  Causes of PB093 Error
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the employee's master data or payroll results that prevents the system from determining the relevance for retroactive accounting.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The payroll schema or the rules for retroactive accounting may not be configured correctly. This can include settings related to wage types, infotypes, or payroll periods.
  
  
  Time Evaluation Issues: If time evaluation has not been processed correctly, it can lead to inconsistencies that affect retroactive accounting.
  
  
  Payroll Periods: The payroll periods may not be set up correctly, or there may be issues with the payroll run that affect the