How To Fix RP132 - Earliest pers.retroactive accounting date is after "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Earliest pers.retroactive accounting date is after "&1"

What causes this issue?

The personal retroactive accounting date may not be after &V1&.

System Response

The system rejects your entry.

How to fix this error?

Run payroll accounting for the personnel number to establish the
correct status or delete/change the "earliest personal retroactive
accounting date".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP132 - Earliest pers.retroactive accounting date is after "&1" ?

  The SAP error message RP132, which states "Earliest pers. retroactive accounting date is after '&1'", typically occurs in the context of payroll processing. This error indicates that the earliest date for retroactive accounting in the system is set to a date that is later than the date specified in the error message (represented by "&1"). This can lead to issues when trying to process payroll for periods that should be retroactively adjusted.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The retroactive accounting date in the payroll configuration is set incorrectly. This date should reflect the earliest date from which payroll adjustments can be made.
  Data Entry Error: The date being processed may be incorrectly entered or may not align with the configured retroactive accounting date.
  Employee Master Data: The employee's master data may have been set up with a retroactive accounting date that is not aligned with the payroll processing date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Configuration:
  
  Go to the payroll configuration settings in your SAP system.
  Verify the settings for retroactive accounting dates. Ensure that the earliest date is set correctly and is before the date indicated in the error message.
  
  
  
  Adjust Employee Master Data:
  
  Review the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that the retroactive accounting date is set correctly.
  If necessary, update the employee's master data to reflect the correct retroactive accounting date.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Periods:
  
  Ensure that the payroll periods being processed are valid and that the dates align with the configured retroactive accounting settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring retroactive accounting dates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on retroactive accounting configurations.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to payroll configurations and employee master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll configurations.