How To Fix 5Z512 - Advance granting of &1 pay scale level(s) exceeds highest level &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 512

• Message text: Advance granting of &1 pay scale level(s) exceeds highest level &2

What causes this issue?

The highest level for this pay scale is predefined as pay scale level
&V2& in view V_T5D7K (<ZK>Parameters for BDA Determination (Basic Pay)
PSG</>). In the <LS>AdvGr</> field, you have entered &V1& pay scale
level(s) for advance granting. The total from the regular level for the
employee and the pay scale levels granted in advance exceeds the defined
highest level for the pay scale.

System Response

Infotype <ZK>Basic Pay</> (0008): The SAP system enters highest level
&V2& in the <LS>Level</> field.
Infotype <ZK>Wage Maintenance</> (0052): The SAP system cannot determine
the current pay scale level for the employee.

How to fix this error?

Infotype <ZK>Wage Maintenance</> (0052): Check the number of pay scale
levels granted in advance in the <ZK>AdvGr</> field and reduce this
number so that the highest level for the pay scale is no longer
exceeded.
If a higher level is permitted than the level specified in the
Customizing settings, (view V_T5d7K), contact your system
administration. Note the <LS>Type</>, <LS>Area</>, and <LS>Group</> of
the specified pay scale and provide this information to system
administration.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z512 - Advance granting of &1 pay scale level(s) exceeds highest level &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5Z512 indicates that there is an issue with the advance granting of pay scale levels in the payroll or personnel administration module. Specifically, it means that the system is trying to grant a pay scale level that exceeds the highest level defined for the employee's position or pay scale group.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The pay scale levels defined in the system may not be correctly configured. The maximum pay scale level for the employee's position might not be set correctly.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an error in the data entry for the employee's pay scale or level, leading to an attempt to assign a level that is not permissible.
  Organizational Changes: Changes in the organizational structure or pay scale agreements may not have been updated in the system, leading to discrepancies.
  Incorrect Master Data: The employee's master data may not reflect the correct pay scale group or level.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Pay Scale Configuration: Review the configuration of the pay scale levels in the system. Ensure that the highest level defined for the employee's pay scale group is correct.
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee's master data (infotype 0008 - Basic Pay) to ensure that the pay scale group and level are correctly assigned.
  Adjust Advance Granting: If the advance granting is being processed, ensure that it does not exceed the maximum level allowed for the employee's pay scale.
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: If necessary, consult with your HR or payroll team to verify that the pay scale agreements and organizational structures are up to date.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PE03 (Maintain Payroll Schema) to check and adjust the relevant data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on pay scale configuration and management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.