How To Fix HRPAD_DELIMIT041 - Pay scale type/area &1 &2 is only valid until &3 (infotype start date &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD_DELIMIT - Validity of HR Objects

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Pay scale type/area &1 &2 is only valid until &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 until &V3&. However, the start date &V4& of the infotype is
after 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:
Choose a pay scale type or pay scale area that is valid in the infotype
period.
Change the validity period 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</>).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT041 - Pay scale type/area &1 &2 is only valid until &3 (infotype start date &4) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT041 indicates that there is an issue with the validity of the pay scale type/area for an employee in the Human Resources module. Specifically, it means that the pay scale type/area specified is only valid until a certain date, and the infotype start date for the employee is beyond that validity period.
  Cause:
  
  Validity Period: The pay scale type/area defined for the employee is set to be valid only until a specific date (indicated by &3 in the error message). The infotype start date (indicated by &4) is later than this date, which causes the error.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error in entering the infotype data, such as an incorrect start date or an incorrect pay scale type/area.
  Configuration Issue: The pay scale type/area may not be configured correctly in the system, or the validity dates may not be set up properly in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates of the pay scale type/area in the configuration. Ensure that the pay scale type/area is valid for the period in which the infotype is being created or modified.
  Adjust Infotype Dates: If the infotype start date is incorrect, adjust it to a date that falls within the validity period of the pay scale type/area.
  Update Pay Scale Type/Area: If the pay scale type/area needs to be updated, you may need to change it to a valid one that corresponds to the employee's current status and the date of the infotype.
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: If you are unsure about the correct pay scale type/area or the validity dates, consult with your HR or payroll team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: In SAP HR, infotypes are used to store employee data. Each infotype has a validity period, and the data must be consistent with the configuration settings.
  Configuration: Pay scale types and areas are typically configured in the SAP system under the payroll or personnel administration settings. This includes defining the validity periods for each pay scale.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit infotype data, or SPRO to access configuration settings.
  
  By addressing the validity of the pay scale type/area and ensuring that the infotype dates align with the configuration, you should be able to resolve the HRPAD_DELIMIT041 error.