How To Fix HRITFDESV016 - Special rule &2 is not allowed

HRITFDESV016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRITFDESV - HR Infotype Framework Germany Social Insurance

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Special rule &2 is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You entered special rule &V2& for insurance type &V1&.
However, the special rule is only allowed for a partial interval of the
infotype record. It is not allowed in the period from &V3& to &V4&.

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?

You can either modify the validity range of the infotype record to use
the special rule or choose a different special rule.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRITFDESV016 - Special rule &2 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message HRITFDESV016, which states "Special rule &2 is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or time management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that a specific rule or configuration is not permitted in the current context, often due to incorrect settings or missing configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The special rule referenced (denoted by &2) may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Incompatibility: The special rule may not be compatible with the current payroll or time management schema being used.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the special rule.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or incomplete data in the employee's master data or infotypes that are causing the rule to fail.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the special rule in the relevant schema (e.g., payroll schema or time evaluation schema). Ensure that the rule is