How To Fix PLA656 - Requested paydate lies in period (&1),prior to the term.date period (&2)

PLA656 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLA - Message class for Payroll LAtinamerica

• Message number: 656

• Message text: Requested paydate lies in period (&1),prior to the term.date period (&2)

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PLA656 - Details

• The SAP error message PLA656 indicates that there is an issue with the requested pay date in relation to the term date period. Specifically, it means that the pay date you are trying to set falls within a period that is prior to the term date period defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Pay Date: The pay date you are trying to enter is earlier than the term date period defined for the employee or the payroll run.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll or personnel administration that are not aligned with the expected pay periods.
  Data Entry Error: The date may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a mismatch with the defined term dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Pay Date: Verify the pay date you are trying to enter. Ensure that it is not earlier than the term date period.
  Review Term Dates: Check the employee's term date settings in the system. Make sure