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

5Z344 - Overview

• 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