How To Fix T4124 - Calculation date &1 is before StartTerm/Date of change &2

T4124 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T4 - Time deposit processing

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Calculation date &1 is before StartTerm/Date of change &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T4124 - Calculation date &1 is before StartTerm/Date of change &2 ?

  The SAP error message T4124, which states "Calculation date &1 is before StartTerm/Date of change &2," typically occurs in the context of payroll or time management when the system is trying to perform a calculation for a date that is earlier than the defined start date of a term or a change in the employee's data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Calculation Date: The calculation date being used is earlier than the start date of the term or the date of a change in the employee's data (e.g., a change in pay grade, position, or other relevant data).
  Data 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the employee's data is configured in the system, such as incorrect start dates for terms or changes.
  Payroll Period Settings: The payroll period settings may not align with the employee's data, leading to attempts to calculate payroll for an invalid period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Calculation Date: Verify the calculation date being used in