How To Fix H1637 - Default values for pay scale classification were passed on

H1637 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 637

• Message text: Default values for pay scale classification were passed on

What causes this issue?

The default values for the pay scale classification of the budget
structure element were copied to the higher-level budget structure
element.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

To save the pay scale classification of the budget structure element,
choose <ZK>Save</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1637 - Default values for pay scale classification were passed on ?

  The SAP error message H1637, which states "Default values for pay scale classification were passed on," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with employee master data in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a pay scale classification that does not have the necessary default values set up.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Default Values: The primary cause of this error is that the system is unable to find the default values for the pay scale classification for the employee in question. This can happen if the pay scale type or area is not properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the pay scale or the employee group/subgroup may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee master records, particularly in the infotypes related to payroll and compensation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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