How To Fix HIEPRD008 - EE rejected: Adjustments via &1 are not allowed &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HIEPRD - PRD Related Message

• Message number: 008

• Message text: EE rejected: Adjustments via &1 are not allowed &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HIEPRD008 - EE rejected: Adjustments via &1 are not allowed &2 ?

  The SAP error message HIEPRD008 indicates that an adjustment via a specific method (denoted by &1) is not allowed for the employee (denoted by &2). This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or employee data adjustments in SAP Human Capital Management (HCM).
  Cause:
  
  
  Adjustment Restrictions: The error usually occurs when there are restrictions on making adjustments for certain payroll periods or for specific types of adjustments. This could be due to:
  
  The payroll period being closed.
  The employee being in a specific status (e.g., terminated, on leave).
  The adjustment type not being permitted for the employee's current payroll configuration.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll or personnel administration that restrict certain adjustments.
  
  
  Data Integrity: There might be issues with the employee's data that prevent adjustments from being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Status: Verify if the payroll period is still open. If it is closed, you may need to reopen it or process the adjustment in the next payroll period.
  
  
  Review Employee Status: Ensure that the employee is in a status that allows for adjustments. If the employee is terminated or on leave, check the policies regarding adjustments for such statuses.
  
  
  Adjustment Type: Confirm that the adjustment type you are trying to use is valid for the employee. You may need to use a different method or type of adjustment.
  
  
  Configuration Review: Consult with your SAP HCM configuration team to review the settings related to payroll adjustments. They may need to adjust the configuration to allow the specific type of adjustment for the employee.
  
  
  Data Validation: Check the employee's master data for any inconsistencies or issues that might be causing the rejection of the adjustment.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the error message for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to error HIEPRD008 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to review and adjust employee data.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user attempting the adjustment has the necessary authorizations to perform payroll adjustments.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP technical team for further assistance.