How To Fix HRPADUNEG518 - Rate fixing between & and &. Explicit entry not allowed

HRPADUNEG518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADUNEG - Message Class for Education Grant

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Rate fixing between & and &. Explicit entry not allowed

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HRPADUNEG518 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPADUNEG518, which states "Rate fixing between & and &. Explicit entry not allowed," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee compensation management within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the rate fixing for a specific employee or payroll element, where the system is not allowing an explicit entry due to predefined rules or configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Rate Fixing Configuration: The error often arises when the system is configured to use a specific rate fixing method (e.g., based on collective agreements or other rules) that does not allow manual overrides or explicit entries.
  Incorrect Data Entry: If an attempt is made to manually enter a rate that falls outside the allowed range or does not comply with the defined rules, this error can occur.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: If the employee's master data (such as pay scale, job classification, or other