How To Fix HRPAD_DELIMIT040 - Pay scale type/area &1 &2 is only valid from &3 (infotype start date &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD_DELIMIT - Validity of HR Objects

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Pay scale type/area &1 &2 is only valid from &3 (infotype start date &4)

What causes this issue?

The pay scale type or pay scale area &V2& for country grouping &V1& is
only valid starting from &V3&. However, the start date &V4& of the
infotype is before this.

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 have two options:
Delimit the infotype so that it starts only on &V3& and the pay scale
type or pay scale area &V2& is entered. Choose a different pay scale
type or pay scale area in the previous period.
Change the validity periods for the pay scale type or pay scale area in
Customizing (see below).

Procedure for System Administrators

Change the validity periods according to your company requirements as
follows:
For the pay scale type, in view V_T510A_DELIMIT (Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.OHIX0262A>Specify Validity Period for Pay Scale Types</>)
For the pay scale area, in view V_T510G_DELIMIT (Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.OHIX0263A>Specify Validity Period for Pay Scale Areas</>).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT040 - Pay scale type/area &1 &2 is only valid from &3 (infotype start date &4) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT040 indicates that there is an issue with the validity of the pay scale type/area in relation to the infotype start date. This error typically occurs in the Human Resources (HR) module when trying to process employee data related to pay scales.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the pay scale type/area specified for an employee is not valid for the date of the infotype record being processed. Specifically, the pay scale type/area is only valid from a certain date, and the infotype start date is earlier than this validity date.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Pay Scale Validity:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (Customizing) and navigate to the relevant configuration for pay scale types and areas.
  Verify the validity dates for the pay scale type/area in question. Ensure that the pay scale is set up correctly and that it is valid for the date range you are working with.
  
  
  
  Adjust Infotype Start Date:
  
  If the pay scale type/area is valid only from a certain date, you may need to adjust the start date of the infotype record to a date that is on or after the validity date of the pay scale type/area.
  
  
  
  Update Employee Data:
  
  If the employee's data needs to be updated, you can do this through the relevant infotype (e.g., infotype 0008 for Basic Pay) and ensure that the pay scale type/area is correctly assigned and valid for the specified date.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct pay scale type/area or the appropriate dates, consult with your HR or payroll team for guidance on the correct configuration and data entry.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HR that store employee-related information. Each infotype has a validity period, and the data must be consistent with the configuration in the system.
  Pay Scale Type/Area: These are used to define the salary structure for employees. They determine how salaries are calculated based on various factors such as job roles, experience, and location.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAD_DELIMIT040 error and ensure that the employee's pay scale information is correctly configured.