How To Fix WU026 - Year no. cannot be after &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Year no. cannot be after &

What causes this issue?

An entered date is more than 10 years in the future.
Please correct the date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU026 - Year no. cannot be after & ?

  The SAP error message WU026 ("Year no. cannot be after &") typically occurs in the context of time management or payroll processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the year specified in a certain operation (like a payroll run or time evaluation) is beyond the allowed range, which is usually defined by the system settings or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Year Input: The year entered in the transaction or report is greater than the maximum year allowed by the system.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to limit the processing of data to a specific range of years.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system interpreting the year incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Year Input: Verify the year you are trying to process. Ensure that it is within the acceptable range defined in the system.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to time management or payroll. This can usually be found in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO) under the relevant modules.
  Adjust Year Settings: If necessary, adjust the settings to allow for the processing of the desired year. This may involve changing the fiscal year variant or other related settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the configuration of time management or payroll processing.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error in various transaction codes related to payroll (e.g., PC00_MXX_CALC, PC00_MXX_CEDT).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings if required.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WU026 error and implement a solution to resolve it.