How To Fix RP343 - Calendar year & is before active time and was changed to &

RP343 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 343

• Message text: Calendar year & is before active time and was changed to &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP343 - Calendar year & is before active time and was changed to & ?

  The SAP error message RP343 typically indicates an issue with the fiscal year variant or the calendar year settings in the system. This error occurs when there is a mismatch between the calendar year being processed and the active time settings in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Calendar Year Mismatch: The error suggests that the calendar year being referenced is not active or has been changed. This can happen if:
  
  The fiscal year variant has been modified.
  The calendar year has been set incorrectly in the employee master data or payroll settings.
  The payroll period being processed is outside the defined active periods.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll or time management settings, leading to inconsistencies in the calendar year settings.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Time Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration for your payroll area.
  Ensure that the