How To Fix PLALOG034 - The new Retroactive Accounting solution can not run over a period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLALOG - Message class for Payroll Log information from P99L (LA)

• Message number: 034

• Message text: The new Retroactive Accounting solution can not run over a period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLALOG034 - The new Retroactive Accounting solution can not run over a period ?

  The SAP error message PLALOG034 indicates that the new Retroactive Accounting solution cannot be executed for a specific period. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing when there are issues related to the configuration or the data for the retroactive accounting process.
  Cause:
  
  Period Restrictions: The retroactive accounting process may be restricted to certain periods, and the period you are trying to process may not be valid for retroactive accounting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or in the retroactive accounting settings that prevent the process from running for the specified period.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the payroll results for the period in question, which can prevent the retroactive accounting from being executed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute retroactive accounting for the specified period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Validity: Ensure that the period you are trying to run retroactive accounting for is valid. Typically, retroactive accounting can only be processed for periods that are open and have not been finalized.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the payroll schema and retroactive accounting settings. Ensure that the settings allow for retroactive accounting in the desired period.
  Data Verification: Verify the payroll results for the period in question. Ensure that all necessary data is complete and consistent. You may need to run a report to check for any inconsistencies.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the retroactive accounting has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to retroactive accounting for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA03 (Maintain HR Action), and others that may help in reviewing payroll data.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.