How To Fix RECETM075 - &1: following time slot must not start before date of first posting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECETM - Messages for Valuation Rule

• Message number: 075

• Message text: &1: following time slot must not start before date of first posting

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to assign a following time slot with a validity start
date that lies before the date of the first posting. This is only
permitted if the consecutive time slots differ only by interest rate
and/or account assignment object.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECETM075 - &1: following time slot must not start before date of first posting ?

  The SAP error message RECETM075 indicates that there is an issue with the time slot you are trying to create or modify in the system. Specifically, the error message states that the following time slot must not start before the date of the first posting. This typically occurs in the context of time management or payroll processing within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Time Slot Configuration: The time slot you are trying to create or modify has a start date that is earlier than the date of the first posting in the system.
  Posting Date Mismatch: The date you are trying to use for the time slot does not align with the established posting dates in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple data entry error where the dates were incorrectly inputted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the First Posting Date:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration or transaction where the first posting date is defined.
  Verify the date of the first posting and ensure that any new time slots you are trying to create start on or after this date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Slot Dates:
  
  If the time slot you are trying to create has a start date before the first posting date, modify the start date to be on or after the first posting date.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for time management or payroll to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no discrepancies in the date settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on time slot management and posting dates.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PT60 (Time Evaluation) to check and manage time data.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to time slots and posting dates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.