How To Fix PG349 - Change too far in payroll past (&1)

PG349 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 349

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

What causes this issue?

The master data change you have made is relevant for payroll. The change
occurs before the period in which payroll-relevant changes are permitted
for this employee.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You may make payroll-relevant changes to past data only if they are
after the <DS:DE.PRRDT>earliest personal retroactive accounting date</>.
The retroactive accounting limit date for this employee is on &V1&.
Check the relevant data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PG349 - Details

• The SAP error message PG349 "Change too far in payroll past (&1)" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there is an attempt to make changes to payroll data that are too far back in the past. This error is designed to prevent inconsistencies in payroll calculations and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Time Constraint: The error usually arises when a user tries to change payroll data for a period that is beyond the defined limits set in the system. This limit is often configured in the payroll schema or through specific settings in the payroll module.
  Payroll Period: The change being attempted is for a payroll period that has already been processed and closed, meaning that the payroll results for that period have been finalized and cannot be altered without specific adjustments.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to restrict changes to a certain number of periods back, which can vary based