How To Fix H1015 - Pay scale group & is not defined as a special pay scale

H1015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Pay scale group & is not defined as a special pay scale

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1015 - Pay scale group & is not defined as a special pay scale ?

  The SAP error message H1015, which states that "Pay scale group & is not defined as a special pay scale," typically occurs in the context of HR and payroll processing. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a definition for the specified pay scale group in the context of special pay scales.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The pay scale group specified in the error message has not been defined in the system as a special pay scale.
  Incorrect Pay Scale Group: The pay scale group being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration or data entries related to pay scales.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the pay scale group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pay Scale Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Personnel Management > Compensation Management > Pay Scale > Define Pay Scale Groups.
  Verify if the pay scale