How To Fix PG346 - Time evaluation: Change too far in past (&)

PG346 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 346

• Message text: Time evaluation: Change too far in past (&)

What causes this issue?

The earliest recalculation date for time evaluation 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.

PG346 - Details

• The SAP error message PG346, which states "Time evaluation: Change too far in past," typically occurs during time evaluation processes in SAP HR (Human Resources) when there is an attempt to process time data that is too far in the past. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to retroactively adjust time records or when there are inconsistencies in the time data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Time Evaluation Settings: The system has a defined limit for how far back in time it can process changes. This limit is often set in the configuration of the time evaluation process.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the time data, such as missing records or incorrect time entries that lead to the system rejecting the changes.
  Retroactive Accounting: If you are trying to perform retroactive accounting for a period that exceeds the allowed time frame, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Evaluation Configuration: Review the configuration