How To Fix RP128 - Ret.acct.period must be after earliest ret.acct.date (&) of payroll per.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Ret.acct.period must be after earliest ret.acct.date (&) of payroll per.

What causes this issue?

The retroactive accounting date may not fall ahead of the earliest
retroactive accounting period set for the payroll area.

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?

You can set the retroactive accounting date to the beginning of the
earliest retroactive accounting period.
If it should be necessary to recalculate a date which falls ahead of the
earliest retroactive accounting period, reset the first day of this
period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP128 - Ret.acct.period must be after earliest ret.acct.date (&) of payroll per. ?

  The SAP error message RP128 indicates that there is an issue with the retention account period in relation to the earliest retention account date for payroll. This typically occurs when you are trying to process payroll or perform a related action, and the specified retention account period is not valid because it precedes the earliest retention account date defined in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Retention Account Period: The retention account period you are trying to use is set to a date that is earlier than the earliest retention account date configured in the payroll settings.
  Configuration Issues: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies between the retention account period and the defined dates.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry when specifying the retention account period.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RP128 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Earliest Retention Account Date:
  
  Go to the payroll configuration settings and check the "Earliest Retention Account Date" for the relevant payroll area. This date defines the starting point for retention account periods.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Retention Account Period:
  
  Ensure that the retention account period you are trying to use is set to a date that is after the earliest retention account date. You may need to adjust the period in your payroll processing or configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Verify the payroll configuration settings to ensure that they are correctly set up. This includes checking the retention account settings and any related parameters.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on retention account periods and payroll configuration.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Dates:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct dates, try using different retention account periods that are known to be valid and see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to access payroll settings and configurations.
  Documentation: Check SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes for specific details related to your version of SAP and the payroll module you are using.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RP128 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.