How To Fix H1277 - Special pay scale group &1 cannot be deleted

H1277 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Special pay scale group &1 cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete special pay scale group &V1& because budget structure
elements that use this special pay scale group have already been
created.

System Response

Action was terminated.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1277 - Special pay scale group &1 cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message H1277, which states "Special pay scale group &1 cannot be deleted," typically occurs when there are dependencies or references to the special pay scale group you are trying to delete. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Existing References: The special pay scale group is being used in various configurations, such as in employee master records, payroll schemas, or other related infotypes.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity, and if the pay scale group is linked to any active records, it cannot be deleted to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the pay scale group.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check References: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the database tables (e.g., T511, T512A) for any references to the special pay scale group. 
  Look for any employee records or payroll configurations that might be using this pay