How To Fix PE870 - Entries before earliest recalculation date &1 are not permitted

PE870 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 870

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE870 - Entries before earliest recalculation date &1 are not permitted ?

  The SAP error message PE870, which states "Entries before earliest recalculation date &1 are not permitted," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing. This error indicates that there are attempts to process payroll data for a period that is earlier than the defined earliest recalculation date in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Earliest Recalculation Date: The error is triggered when payroll data is being processed for a date that is earlier than the specified earliest recalculation date. This date is set in the payroll configuration and is meant to prevent changes to historical payroll data that could affect the integrity of payroll calculations.
  Incorrect Date Settings: The date settings in the payroll configuration may not align with the data being processed, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be manual entries or adjustments being made to payroll data that fall outside the allowed date range.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Earliest Recalculation Date:
  
  Navigate to the payroll configuration settings