How To Fix 5U135 - Salary is not a cost criterion; delete the cut-off date

5U135 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Salary is not a cost criterion; delete the cut-off date

What causes this issue?

You have entered a cutoff date, yet not selected the salary checkbox in
the formula criteria.

System Response

The system has not recognized that you want to enter salary as a cost
criterion.

How to fix this error?

Either clear the cutoff date or, if you want salary to be a cost
criterion, select the salary checkbox above.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5U135 - Details

• The SAP error message 5U135, which states "Salary is not a cost criterion; delete the cut-off date," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or cost allocation in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is trying to use a salary as a cost criterion, but it is not recognized as such in the current configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The salary may not be set up as a valid cost criterion in the system. This can happen if the payroll or cost allocation settings are not properly configured.
  Cut-off Date Issue: The error suggests that there is a cut-off date associated with the salary that is not valid or applicable. The system may not allow the use of salary as a cost criterion when a cut-off date is present.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry where the salary is incorrectly linked to a cost center or