How To Fix HRPAD_DELIMIT042 - Pay scale type/area &1 &2 is only valid until &3 (infotype end date &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAD_DELIMIT - Validity of HR Objects

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Pay scale type/area &1 &2 is only valid until &3 (infotype end 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 end 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:
Delimit the infotype so that it ends 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 following period.
Change the pay scale type or pay scale area in Customizing as described
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_DELIMIT042 - Pay scale type/area &1 &2 is only valid until &3 (infotype end date &4) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAD_DELIMIT042 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 is only valid until a certain date, and the infotype (which contains employee data) has an end date that exceeds this validity period.
  Cause:
  
  Validity Period Mismatch: The pay scale type/area defined for the employee is valid only until a specific date, but the infotype (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic pay) has an end date that goes beyond this validity.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error in entering the pay scale type/area or the infotype data.
  Changes in Pay Scale: The pay scale type/area may have been updated or changed in the system, making the previous entries invalid.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Pay Scale Validity: Verify the validity dates of the pay scale type/area in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration in the SAP system (usually in transaction code SPRO).
  Update Infotype Data: Adjust the end date of the infotype to ensure it does not exceed the validity period of the pay scale type/area. This can be done using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  Correct Data Entry: If there was an error in entering the pay scale type/area, correct it to match the valid entries in the system.
  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: Infotypes are data structures in SAP that store employee-related information. Common infotypes related to pay scale include:
  
  Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay)
  Infotype 0009 (Bank Details)
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pay scale types and areas, as well as infotype management.
  
  By addressing the validity of the pay scale type/area and ensuring that the infotype dates align correctly, you should be able to resolve the HRPAD_DELIMIT042 error.