How To Fix HRECM00ADMINFOTYPES006 - Changes to compensation data ITs cannot be undone - read long text!

HRECM00ADMINFOTYPES006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRECM00ADMINFOTYPES - Messages for Checks on Compensation Administration Infotypes

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Changes to compensation data ITs cannot be undone - read long text!

What causes this issue?

You have set the status of an activated record in the <ZK>Compensation
Process</> infotype (<ZH>0059</>) to a status other than <ZK>Active</>
to change the compensation amount, percentage or number. On activation,
however, secondary infotypes are created but not deleted automatically
when you change the status.

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

System Response

A warning is displayed but you can still save your changes.

How to fix this error?

The newly created records in the secondary infotypes must be deleted if
necessary, so as to avoid for example double salary adjustments in the
<ZK>Basic Pay</> infotype (<ZH>0008</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRECM00ADMINFOTYPES006 - Changes to compensation data ITs cannot be undone - read long text! ?

  The SAP error message HRECM00ADMINFOTYPES006 indicates that changes made to compensation data in the system cannot be undone. This message typically arises in the context of the SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central or SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) modules, particularly when dealing with compensation management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity: The system is designed to maintain data integrity and prevent accidental loss of important compensation data. Once changes are saved, they are often irreversible to ensure that historical data remains intact.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured in such a way that certain actions are locked after they are executed, preventing any further modifications.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to revert changes or access certain functionalities related to compensation data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Before making changes to compensation data, ensure that you have reviewed all modifications thoroughly. If you are unsure, consider creating a backup or a copy of the data before making