How To Fix RETJP057 - Calculated employment period is different from existing value

RETJP057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETJP - Error Messages for Retirement and Rehirement

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Calculated employment period is different from existing value

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RETJP057 - Details

• The SAP error message RETJP057, which states "Calculated employment period is different from existing value," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy between the employment period that the system has calculated based on the employee's data and the employment period that is already stored in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: Changes in employee data (e.g., hire date, termination date, or changes in employment status) may not have been updated correctly, leading to a mismatch.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the SAP system for employment periods may not align with the actual data.
  Manual Changes: Manual adjustments to the employment period in the employee's record may conflict with the system's calculated values.
  Time Management Issues: If there are discrepancies in time management data (e.g., absence records, leave requests), it can affect the calculated employment period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Employee Data: Check the employee's master data for