How To Fix PG344 - Pair formation: Change too far in past (&1)

PG344 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 344

• Message text: Pair formation: Change too far in past (&1)

What causes this issue?

The earliest recalculation date for pair formation is set to &V1& in
the <DS:DE.PRTEV>Earliest personal retroaccounting date for time
evaluation</> field of the <ZH>Payroll Status</> infotype (0003) or the
<ZH>Earliest Personal Retroactive Accounting Dates</> view.

System Response

The system rejects entries before this date.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PG344 - Details

• The SAP error message PG344, which states "Pair formation: Change too far in past (&1)," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Production Planning (PP) module, particularly when dealing with the formation of pairs in production orders or when managing changes in production schedules.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an attempt to create or modify a production order or a scheduling operation that references a date or time that is too far in the past. The system has a limit on how far back in time it can process changes, and if the change exceeds this limit, the error PG344 is triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Date/Time of the Change: Review the date and time of the change you are trying to make. Ensure that it is within the acceptable range defined by your SAP system settings.
  
  
  Adjust the Change Date: If possible, adjust the