How To Fix PH252 - Earliest retro.acc.date &1 not the same as RA date &2 for pers.no. &3

PH252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Earliest retro.acc.date &1 not the same as RA date &2 for pers.no. &3

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PH252 - Details

• The SAP error message PH252 indicates a discrepancy between the earliest retroactive accounting date and the retroactive accounting date for a specific personnel number. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing when there are changes to employee data that affect payroll calculations retroactively.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Changes: Changes in employee master data (e.g., salary changes, position changes) that have retroactive effects may not align with the payroll processing dates.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for retroactive accounting in the payroll module may not be set correctly.
  Payroll Period Issues: The payroll period being processed may not match the expected retroactive accounting dates due to previous payroll runs or adjustments.
  Missing or Incorrect Records: There may be missing or incorrect records in the infotypes that are relevant for payroll calculations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Verify the earliest retroactive accounting date and the retroactive accounting date for the personnel number in question. Ensure they are aligned and correct.
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