How To Fix PG521 - Earliest retro. acctg period &3 is before RA limit &1 in V_T77PARETROLIM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 521

• Message text: Earliest retro. acctg period &3 is before RA limit &1 in V_T77PARETROLIM

What causes this issue?

The earliest payroll period for retroactive accounting &V3& of the
payroll management record for payroll area &V2& is before the specified
retroactive accounting limit for the destruction of data &V1& (in
Customizing for <LS>Personnel Administration</> under <LS>Data Privacy
</>).

How to fix this error?

Set the earliest payroll period for retroactive accounting &V3& of the
payroll management record for the payroll area &V2& to the configured
retroactive accounting limit for the destruction of data or set the
<DS:SIMG.OHAX_DP_T77PARETROLIM>Retroactive Accounting Limit for
Destruction of Data</> further back in the past.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG521 - Earliest retro. acctg period &3 is before RA limit &1 in V_T77PARETROLIM ?

  The SAP error message PG521 indicates that there is a conflict between the earliest retroactive accounting period and the retroactive accounting limit defined in the system. Specifically, the error states that the earliest retroactive accounting period (&3) is before the retroactive accounting limit (&1) set in the configuration table V_T77PARETROLIM.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The retroactive accounting limit is set in the system to restrict how far back retroactive accounting can be processed. If the earliest retroactive accounting period for a payroll run is earlier than this limit, the system will throw this error.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an incorrect entry in the payroll processing parameters or in the employee's master data that is causing the system to attempt to process payroll for a period that is not allowed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration for retroactive accounting limits in the table V_T77PARETROLIM.
  Verify the settings for the retroactive accounting limit and ensure that it is set correctly according to your business requirements.
  If necessary, adjust the retroactive accounting limit to accommodate the earliest retroactive accounting period that you need to process.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Period:
  
  Review the payroll period you are trying to process. If it is indeed necessary to process payroll for a period that is earlier than the configured limit, you may need to adjust the limit or the payroll period accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring retroactive accounting limits and understanding the implications of changing these settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payroll processes correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings or PA30 to check employee master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on retroactive accounting configurations.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payroll configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and making necessary adjustments, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in payroll processing.