How To Fix H1280 - The pay scale group of special pay scale group &1 cannot be changed

H1280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 280

• Message text: The pay scale group of special pay scale group &1 cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

You cannot change the pay scale group of 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 H1280 - The pay scale group of special pay scale group &1 cannot be changed ?

  The SAP error message H1280 indicates that there is an issue with changing the pay scale group of a special pay scale group in the system. This error typically arises in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when attempting to modify the pay scale group associated with a specific employee or position.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Restrictions: The pay scale group for a special pay scale group is often defined in the system configuration. Changing it may violate the rules set in the configuration.
  Data Integrity: The system may prevent changes to maintain data integrity, especially if there are existing payroll results or historical data linked to the current pay scale group.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the pay scale group.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other configurations or settings that prevent the change.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the special pay scale group