How To Fix 5Z570 - Special rule is not applicable for this pay scale

5Z570 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 570

• Message text: Special rule is not applicable for this pay scale

What causes this issue?

You have entered a value in the <DS:DE.LFZSO>Special Rule</> field. In
the standard system, the special rule entered is only taken into account
for the BAT (West) pay scale.
The BAT (West) pay scale has various rules with respect to periods of
continued pay and sick pay supplements. The SAP system therefore only
takes the special rule entered into account for employees to whom the
BAT (West) pay scale applies.

System Response

Based on the employee's pay scale type and the West/East indicator
determined (from view V_T5D0P - <ZK>Assignment of Company Features</>),
the SAP system cannot take the specified special rule into account when
determining the continued pay and sick pay supplement periods.

How to fix this error?

Check the value you have entered in the <LS>Special Rule</> field.

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 5Z570 - Special rule is not applicable for this pay scale ?

  The SAP error message 5Z570 ("Special rule is not applicable for this pay scale") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there is an issue with the configuration of pay scales or the application of specific rules related to those pay scales. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Pay Scale Configuration: The pay scale assigned to the employee may not be configured to allow for the special rule being applied.
  Missing or Incorrect Special Rules: The special rule that is being referenced may not be defined correctly in the system or may not be applicable to the specific pay scale.
  Employee Group/Pay Scale Group Mismatch: The employee's group or pay scale group may not match the criteria required for the special rule to be applicable.
  Customizations or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the payroll process, they may interfere with