How To Fix RP113 - Earliest pers.retroactive acctng date is in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Earliest pers.retroactive acctng date is in the future

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.PRRDT>Earliest personal retroactive accounting date</> is in
the future.

System Response

You must use transaction PU03 ("Change payroll status") to carry out
the desired action.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the <ZH>Earliest pers.retroactive accounting date</>
should really be in the future.
You may have to maintain it with transaction PU03.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP113 - Earliest pers.retroactive acctng date is in the future ?

  The SAP error message "RP113 Earliest pers. retroactive acctng date is in the future" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing. This error indicates that the system has detected a retroactive accounting date that is set in the future, which is not permissible for payroll calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Future Date in Retroactive Accounting: The error usually arises when the retroactive accounting date for an employee's payroll is set to a date that is beyond the current date. This can happen if:
  
  The payroll period is incorrectly defined.
  The employee's master data has been updated with a future date for retroactive accounting.
  There are changes in the payroll configuration that affect the retroactive accounting date.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Payroll Period:
  
  Ensure that the payroll period you are trying to process is correctly defined and that you are not trying to process payroll for a future period.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (using transaction code PA30) and check the "Personal Data" and "Payroll Data" sections for any future dates set for retroactive accounting.
  
  
  
  Adjust Retroactive Accounting Date:
  
  If you find that the retroactive accounting date is set incorrectly, you can adjust it to a valid date that is not in the future.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Control Record:
  
  Ensure that the payroll control record (transaction code PC00_M99_CWTR) is set correctly for the period you are trying to process. The status should allow for processing.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Before running the actual payroll, consider running a payroll simulation to identify any other potential issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations that might affect retroactive accounting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PC00_M99_CWTR: Payroll Control Record
  PC00_M99_CALC: Payroll Calculation
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to payroll data and configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it. If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further assistance.