How To Fix RP429 - Start date differs from planned & as of

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 429

• Message text: Start date differs from planned & as of

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP429 - Start date differs from planned & as of ?

  The SAP error message RP429 ("Start date differs from planned & as of") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or personnel administration when there is a discrepancy between the planned start date of an employee's assignment and the date that is being processed in the payroll run or other HR-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Data Mismatch: The start date of the employee's assignment in the system does not match the date being referenced in the payroll or HR transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payroll schema or infotype settings that lead to this discrepancy.
  Changes in Employee Data: If there have been recent changes to the employee's data (e.g., start date, contract type) that have not been properly updated in all relevant infotypes or records.
  Time Evaluation Issues: If time evaluation is not correctly set up or if there are inconsistencies in the time data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Data: Verify the employee's master data, particularly the infotype 0000 (Actions) and infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment), to ensure that the start date is correctly entered and matches the planned date.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll schema and ensure that the configuration is correct. Look for any custom rules that might be affecting the payroll run.
  Update Records: If there are discrepancies, update the relevant infotypes to ensure consistency across the system.
  Run Time Evaluation: If applicable, run the time evaluation process to ensure that all time-related data is correctly processed and updated.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes (e.g., 0000, 0001, 0002) that may affect the employee's assignment and payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review and edit employee records.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the error message no longer appears.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll.