How To Fix PH094 - Retroactive accounting limit for time evaluation must be & or later

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Retroactive accounting limit for time evaluation must be & or later

What causes this issue?

You have changed the system default for the retroactive accounting
limit. You have chosen a date that comes before the date proposed by
the system.

System Response

The system proposed the retroactive accounting limit to keep the
distance from the archiving date to a minimum. Therefore, an earlier
retroactive accounting limit is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Choose a later date for the retroactive accounting limit, or restore
the system default.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PH094 - Retroactive accounting limit for time evaluation must be & or later ?

  The SAP error message PH094, which states "Retroactive accounting limit for time evaluation must be & or later," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing and time evaluation in SAP HCM (Human Capital Management). This error indicates that the retroactive accounting limit set in the system is earlier than the date of the time evaluation being processed.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the configuration of the retroactive accounting limit in the system. The retroactive accounting limit defines the earliest date for which payroll can be recalculated. If you attempt to process payroll or time evaluation for a date that is earlier than this limit, the system will generate this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Retroactive Accounting Limit:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for payroll in SAP.
  Check the retroactive accounting limit set for the relevant payroll area. This can typically be found in the configuration under "Payroll" -> "Payroll Control Record" or "Payroll Area" settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Retroactive Accounting Limit:
  
  If the limit is set too early, you may need to adjust it to a later date that encompasses the date of the time evaluation you are trying to process.
  Ensure that the new limit is in line with your organization's payroll policies and practices.
  
  
  
  Re-run Time Evaluation:
  
  After adjusting the retroactive accounting limit, re-run the time evaluation for the affected employee(s) or payroll period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to retroactive accounting limits for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, it is advisable to test the payroll process in a development or test environment before applying changes in the production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may use transaction codes like PA03 (Maintain Payroll Control Record) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to access relevant payroll settings and processes.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payroll settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Payroll Experts:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the retroactive accounting limit, consult with your organization's payroll experts or SAP consultants.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PH094 error and successfully process payroll and time evaluations in SAP.