How To Fix 5Z344 - Notional pay scale data on transition key date differs from previous day

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Z - IS-HR/PSG Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 344

• Message text: Notional pay scale data on transition key date differs from previous day

What causes this issue?

On the selection screen, you indicated whether the comparison pay scale
is to be taken from the TVoeD transition table or from the history for
infotype 0008 on the day prior to the transition.
This warning indicates that the data stored at these sources differs.
This can be caused by a notional automatic progression on the key date
of the transition.

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?

If the checkbox was selected correctly on the selection screen, no
action is required. Otherwise, check the data for the personnel number.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z344 - Notional pay scale data on transition key date differs from previous day ?

  The SAP error message 5Z344, which states "Notional pay scale data on transition key date differs from previous day," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee data management. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy in the notional pay scale data for an employee on a specific transition key date compared to the previous day. 
  Cause:
  
  Data Changes: The most common cause of this error is that there have been changes made to the employee's pay scale data (e.g., pay grade, step, or other relevant attributes) that are not consistent with the data from the previous day.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the pay scale structure or the way transitions are handled in the system.
  Timing Issues: If the payroll run is being executed on a date that is supposed to reflect a transition (like a promotion or a change in pay scale), and the data has not been updated correctly, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Check the employee's pay scale data for the transition key date and compare it with the previous day's data. Ensure that any changes made are intentional and correctly reflected in the system.
  Correct Data: If discrepancies are found, correct the pay scale data in the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0008 for Basic Pay) to ensure consistency.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the pay scale structure and ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve checking the pay scale groups, levels, and any related rules.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Testing: After making corrections, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Pay scale data is typically stored in Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) and may also involve other infotypes depending on the specific configuration of the payroll system.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review and edit employee data, and PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is the country code) to run payroll calculations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.