How To Fix 5Z517 - Highest level E is specified (delete pay scale levels granted in advance)

5Z517 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Highest level E is specified (delete pay scale levels granted in advance)

What causes this issue?

In the <LS>AdvGr</> field, you have entered &V1& pay scale level(s) for
advance granting.
However, highest level E is specified as the <LS>Type</> of advance
granting. If the highest level is granted, the SAP system cannot grant
any further pay scale levels in advance.

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?

Delete either the pay scale levels granted in advance or the highest
level.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Z517 - Highest level E is specified (delete pay scale levels granted in advance) ?

  The SAP error message 5Z517, which states "Highest level E is specified (delete pay scale levels granted in advance)," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration and payroll processing within the SAP system. This error is related to the configuration of pay scale levels and the assignment of employees to these levels.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an attempt to delete or modify pay scale levels that have already been granted to employees in advance. Specifically, it indicates that the highest pay scale level (in this case, level E) is being referenced, and the system is preventing the deletion of this level because it is currently in use or has been assigned to employees.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Assignments: Verify if there are any employees currently assigned to the pay scale level that you are trying to delete. You can do this by checking