How To Fix HRFPMCUSTOM115 - Group pay scale reg. &1 incompatible w/employee group/subgroup &2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPMCUSTOM - Customizable Messages in PBC

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Group pay scale reg. &1 incompatible w/employee group/subgroup &2/&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPMCUSTOM115 - Group pay scale reg. &1 incompatible w/employee group/subgroup &2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message HRFPMCUSTOM115 indicates that there is an incompatibility between the pay scale group and the employee group/subgroup. This error typically arises in the context of HR (Human Resources) and Payroll modules when trying to assign a pay scale that does not match the employee's group or subgroup.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The pay scale group defined in the employee's master data does not correspond to the employee group/subgroup defined in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The employee's master data may have been incorrectly maintained, leading to a mismatch.
  Custom Configuration: If there are custom configurations in the system, they may not align with the standard settings, causing this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data (using transaction PA30).
  Verify the employee group and subgroup assigned to the employee.
  Ensure that the pay scale group assigned to the employee is compatible with the employee group/subgroup.
  
  
  
  Review Pay Scale Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of pay scales in the system (transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining pay scale groups and ensure that they are correctly assigned to the respective employee groups/subgroups.
  
  
  
  Adjust Pay Scale Group:
  
  If the pay scale group is incorrect, update it to a compatible one that matches the employee's group/subgroup.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct settings, consult with your HR or Payroll team to ensure that the configurations align with organizational policies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the payroll run or the relevant transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data)
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to HR master data and pay scale configuration for detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRFPMCUSTOM115 error and ensure that the pay scale is correctly aligned with the employee's group and subgroup.