How To Fix PG131 - Enter data for payroll past (retroactive accounting)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Enter data for payroll past (retroactive accounting)

What causes this issue?

The current entry begins on &V1&. Either this date is before the
'accounted to' date, or payroll has not been run for the employee.

System Response

The recalculation date in infotype 0003, Payroll Status, is set to
the begin date of the current entry.
A recalculation will be triggered for this employee in the next
payroll run.

How to fix this error?

Cancel your entry if you do not want a recalculation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG131 - Enter data for payroll past (retroactive accounting) ?

  The SAP error message PG131 "Enter data for payroll past (retroactive accounting)" typically occurs when there is an attempt to process payroll for a period that requires retroactive accounting, but the necessary data has not been entered or is incomplete. This error is common in payroll processing when changes to employee data (like salary changes, deductions, or other relevant information) need to be applied retroactively.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The required payroll data for the retroactive period has not been entered.
  Incorrect Period: The payroll period being processed is outside the allowed range for retroactive accounting.
  Incomplete Master Data: Employee master data or infotypes may be incomplete or missing for the retroactive period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings that prevent retroactive accounting from being processed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Required Data: Ensure that all necessary payroll data for the retroactive period is entered. This includes salary changes, deductions, and any other relevant infotypes.
  Check Payroll Period: Verify that you are processing payroll for the correct period and that it falls within the allowed retroactive accounting range.
  Review Master Data: Check the employee master data (infotypes) to ensure that all required information is complete and accurate for the retroactive period.
  Run Retroactive Accounting: If applicable, run the retroactive accounting process to ensure that all changes are applied correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to retroactive accounting.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Infotypes: Common infotypes that may need to be checked include:
  
  Infotype 0000 (Actions)
  Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment)
  Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay)
  Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions)
  Infotype 0015 (Additional Payments)
  
  
  
  Retroactive Accounting Period: Understand the retroactive accounting period defined in your payroll configuration. This is usually set in the payroll schema and can affect how far back you can process payroll changes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to retroactive accounting in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Testing: If you are making changes to payroll data, consider testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes in production.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP community forums for further assistance.