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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 defined correctly and is allowed in the context you are trying to use it.
  Review Schema: Look at the payroll or time management schema to ensure that the special rule is included and correctly linked to the relevant processing steps.
  Validate Master Data: Check the employee's master data and infotypes for any inconsistencies or missing information that could be causing the error.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the payroll or time evaluation has the necessary authorizations to use the special rule.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific special rule for any additional requirements or restrictions.
  Testing: If changes are made, conduct a test run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payroll or time evaluation processes correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific error message or special rule.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) to review the custom code or rules, or PE01 (Schema Maintenance) to check the payroll schema.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HCM team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the HRITFDESV016 error and implement a solution to resolve it.