How To Fix RP228 - Payroll area &1 has already been accounted up to &2

RP228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Payroll area &1 has already been accounted up to &2

What causes this issue?

Payroll area &V1& has already been accounted up to &V2&. This change
creates a gap in payroll.

System Response

The employee will be accounted correctly during the next run in spite
of this gap.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP228 - Payroll area &1 has already been accounted up to &2 ?

  The SAP error message RP228 indicates that a payroll area has already been accounted for up to a certain date, which means that no further payroll processing can be done for that period. This typically occurs when you attempt to run payroll for a period that has already been closed or finalized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Payroll Period Closure: The payroll area has been closed for the specified period, and no further changes or processing can be made.
  Incorrect Date: You may be trying to run payroll for a date that is beyond the last accounted date for that payroll area.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll area or the payroll processing settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Status: Verify the payroll status for the specified payroll area and period. You can do this by navigating to the relevant payroll area in the SAP system and checking the accounting status.
  Reopen Payroll Period: If necessary, you