How To Fix PH076 - Specify a retroactive accounting limit for time evaluation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Specify a retroactive accounting limit for time evaluation

What causes this issue?

You have not specified a retroactive accounting limit for <LS>time
evaluation</>, or you have deleted the default value calculated by the
system.
This can happen in the following situations:
You want to archive time evaluation results. You have chosen the
retroactive accounting limit as your specified date.
You want to archive time evaluation results. You have chosen the
archiving date as your specified date. The system used the archiving
date to calculate a default value for the retroactive accounting limit.

How to fix this error?

Enter a retroactive accounting limit.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PH076 - Specify a retroactive accounting limit for time evaluation ?

  The SAP error message PH076, "Specify a retroactive accounting limit for time evaluation," typically occurs in the context of time evaluation in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system requires a retroactive accounting limit to be defined for processing time data.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to perform time evaluation but does not have a defined retroactive accounting limit. The retroactive accounting limit is a date that specifies how far back in time the system can process changes to employee time data. If this limit is not set, the system cannot determine how to handle historical data changes, leading to the error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the PH076 error, you need to specify a retroactive accounting limit in the system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Personnel Management -> Time Management -> Time Evaluation -> Define Retroactive Accounting Limit
  
  
  
  
  Set the Retroactive Accounting Limit:
  
  In the configuration screen, you will find an option to define the retroactive accounting limit.
  Enter the appropriate date that reflects how far back the system should consider changes in time data. This date should be set based on your organization's policies and requirements.
  
  
  
  Save the Configuration:
  
  After entering the date, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Re-run Time Evaluation:
  
  Once the retroactive accounting limit is set, re-run the time evaluation process to check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Understanding Retroactive Accounting: Retroactive accounting is a common practice in payroll and time management where changes to employee data (like time entries) can affect past payroll calculations. Setting a limit helps manage the complexity of these calculations.
  Testing Changes: After making changes to the retroactive accounting limit, it is advisable to test the time evaluation with various scenarios to ensure that the system behaves as expected.
  Documentation: Always refer to the official SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HCM functional consultant for best practices and specific configurations tailored to your organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PH076 error and ensure that your time evaluation processes run smoothly.