How To Fix HRCMP00MODULES164 - Award &1, granting &2: term of award will not be changed

HRCMP00MODULES164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCMP00MODULES - Messages for function modules for the "Compensation" area

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Award &1, granting &2: term of award will not be changed

What causes this issue?

Granting of award &V1& to employee &V3& on &V2&: the term of award
cannot be changed. According to the Customizing settings, the
expiration date cannot be postponed.

System Response

The system saves the life event for the award for information purposes,
but does not change its term.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRCMP00MODULES164 - Award &1, granting &2: term of award will not be changed ?

  The SAP error message HRCMP00MODULES164 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, specifically when dealing with awards or grants related to employee compensation or benefits. The message indicates that there is an issue with changing the term of an award for a specific employee or grant.
  
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Award Configuration: The award or grant configuration may not allow for changes to the term once it has been set.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the award or the employee, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to make the change may not have the necessary permissions to modify the award details.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may restrict changes to awards after they have been granted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  Check Award Configuration: Review the configuration settings