How To Fix PH303 - Retroactive accounting must be possible up to &1 at least

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PH - PA: Archiving & Reorganization

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Retroactive accounting must be possible up to &1 at least

What causes this issue?

You tried to enter a combination of data that results in a disallowed
retroactive accounting limit.
Legal and business considerations stipulate that retroactive accounting
runs must always be possible for the current year and the previous
year.

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 a different retroactive accounting limit or a different 'Archive
to' date.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PH303 - Retroactive accounting must be possible up to &1 at least ?

  The SAP error message PH303, which states "Retroactive accounting must be possible up to &1 at least," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to perform retroactive accounting for a specific period because the configuration does not allow it.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The retroactive accounting period is not configured correctly in the payroll settings. This could be due to the settings in the payroll schema or the infotype configurations.
  
  
  Date Issues: The date for which you are trying to process payroll is outside the allowed retroactive accounting period. For example, if you are trying to process payroll for a date that is too far in the past, the system may not allow it.
  
  
  Missing Data: Required data for the retroactive period may be missing or incomplete, preventing the system from processing the payroll correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PH303 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Configuration:
  
  Go to the payroll schema and check the retroactive accounting settings. Ensure that the retroactive accounting period is set correctly.
  Verify the configuration in the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0003, IT0008) to ensure that they allow for retroactive changes.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  Ensure that the date you are trying to process is within the allowed retroactive accounting period. If necessary, adjust the date to fall within the permissible range.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data for any missing or incorrect information that could affect payroll processing. Ensure that all necessary infotypes are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to payroll processing and retroactive accounting for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test run of the payroll to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PE03 (Maintain Payroll Schema) to check and adjust configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to retroactive accounting and the PH303 error.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PH303 error in SAP.