/CEERE/DM272 - Selected year later than current PT year (company code &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CEERE/DM -

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Selected year later than current PT year (company code &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CEERE/DM272 - Selected year later than current PT year (company code &1) ?

  The SAP error message /CEERE/DM272 Selected year later than current PT year (company code &1) typically occurs in the context of Payroll or Time Management when a user attempts to process data for a year that is beyond the current period (PT) year defined in the system for a specific company code.
  Cause:
  
  Year Selection: The user has selected a year for processing that is greater than the current payroll year configured in the system.
  Configuration Issue: The system's configuration may not allow processing for future years, which is common in payroll systems to prevent errors in data entry or processing.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered a future year instead of the intended year.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Year: Verify the current payroll year in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the Payroll module or by consulting with your system administrator.
  Adjust Year Selection: If you are trying to process data for a future year, you may need to wait until that year is officially opened in the system or adjust your selection to a valid year.
  Configuration Review: If you believe you need to process data for a future year, consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to review the configuration settings related to payroll processing and year handling.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained to select the correct year and understand the implications of processing data for different years.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be known issues or fixes provided by SAP.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Payroll and Time Management to understand how year handling is configured and managed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in checking or adjusting payroll settings, such as:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll Calculation
  SM37: Job Monitoring (to check for any background jobs that may be related to payroll processing)
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.