How To Fix RP856 - Payment month is before assessment month

RP856 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 856

• Message text: Payment month is before assessment month

What causes this issue?

The dates you have entered for special rules for bonuses cannot be
processed because the assessment month is after the payment month.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP856 - Payment month is before assessment month ?

  The SAP error message RP856 ("Payment month is before assessment month") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there is a mismatch between the payment month and the assessment month in the payroll run. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a payment for a month that precedes the month in which the payroll assessment is being conducted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies between the payment and assessment months.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries in payroll processing may have incorrect dates or months.
  Payroll Period Settings: The payroll periods may not be aligned correctly, causing the system to interpret the payment month as earlier than the assessment month.
  Retroactive Accounting: If retroactive accounting is involved, it may lead to confusion regarding the correct months for payment and assessment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the payment