How To Fix PH090 - Retro. accounting limit for time evaluation must be before today's date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Retro. accounting limit for time evaluation must be before today's date

What causes this issue?

The retroactive accounting limit must come before today's date because
the date you have specified (provided that it corresponds to the period
begin date) or the next period begin date is transferred to the
employee's <LS>Payroll Status</> infotype record (0003) as the earliest
personal retroactive accounting limit.

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?

Choose an earlier date for the retroactive accounting limit.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PH090 - Retro. accounting limit for time evaluation must be before today's date ?

  The SAP error message PH090, which states "Retro. accounting limit for time evaluation must be before today's date," typically occurs in the context of time evaluation and payroll processing in SAP HCM (Human Capital Management). This error indicates that the retroactive accounting limit set for an employee is not valid because it is set to a date that is either today or in the future.
  Cause:
  
  Retroactive Accounting Limit Configuration: The retroactive accounting limit for an employee is configured in the system, and it is set to a date that is not valid for processing payroll or time evaluation.
  Incorrect Date Entry: During the configuration or maintenance of employee records, an incorrect date may have been entered.
  System Settings: The system settings for retroactive accounting may not be aligned with the current date or payroll processing requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Retroactive Accounting Limit:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data in SAP (Transaction PA30).
  Check the "Payroll Status" or "Time Evaluation" section to find the retroactive accounting limit.
  Ensure that the retroactive accounting limit is set to a date that is before the current date.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Date:
  
  If the retroactive accounting limit is incorrect, update it to a valid date that is before today. This can usually be done in the employee's infotype (e.g., IT0003 for Payroll Status).
  
  
  
  Review Time Evaluation Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for time evaluation in the system (Transaction PE02 or SPRO).
  Ensure that the settings for retroactive accounting are correctly defined and that they align with the payroll processing requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to retroactive accounting and time evaluation for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a test payroll or time evaluation to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PE02 (Time Evaluation), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee master data and configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in SAP HCM for further assistance.