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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 in the SAP system. Ensure that the pay scale group is correctly defined and that any changes comply with the system's rules.
  Review Data: Check if there are any existing payroll results or historical data that might be affected by the change. If so, consider whether it is necessary to change the pay scale group.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user attempting to make the change has the appropriate authorizations. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the necessary permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing pay scale groups and special pay scale groups.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  Customizing Pay Scale Groups: Familiarize yourself with the customizing settings for pay scale groups in the SAP system, which can be found under the following path: 
  
  SPRO > Personnel Management > Compensation Management > Pay Scale Groups.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles related to pay scale groups and error messages for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.