How To Fix 5Z348 - Var. key & not permitted for pay scale type &, pay scale area &, group &

5Z348 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 348

• Message text: Var. key & not permitted for pay scale type &, pay scale area &, group &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z348 - Var. key & not permitted for pay scale type &, pay scale area &, group & ?

  The SAP error message 5Z348 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the pay scale type, pay scale area, and employee group in the payroll or personnel administration module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to assign a variable key that is not allowed for the specified pay scale type, pay scale area, and employee group combination.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The variable key being used is not configured for the specified pay scale type, pay scale area, or employee group in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the wrong pay scale type, area, or group is being referenced.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data for the employee or the pay scale configuration may be missing or incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and verify the settings for the pay scale type,