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

PG131 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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.
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