How To Fix HRPAY99LOAN043 - You are not allowed to change the installment; it is a fixed value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99LOAN - International Payroll: Company Loans

• Message number: 043

• Message text: You are not allowed to change the installment; it is a fixed value

What causes this issue?

You want to calculate the repayment for a company loan, for which the
fixed values are stored in Customizing that you may not change.

System Response

The system does not change the existing repayment.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

If necessary, change the settings in the ALOAN feature
<LS>(default values for company loan)</>. You find the feature in
Customizing under <LS>Payroll</> -> <LS>Loan ->
Master Data -> Control Loan Allocation</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99LOAN043 - You are not allowed to change the installment; it is a fixed value ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99LOAN043 indicates that you are attempting to change the installment amount of a loan that is set as a fixed value in the system. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or loan management within the SAP HR module.
  Cause:
  
  Fixed Installment Setting: The loan installment has been defined as a fixed value in the system configuration. This means that the amount cannot be altered once it has been set.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the loan installment.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings for the loan management module may restrict changes to certain fields after they have been set.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Loan Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the loan in the SAP system. If the installment is meant to be adjustable, you may need to change the configuration to allow for variable installments.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user attempting to make the change has the appropriate authorizations. If not, you may need to request additional permissions from your SAP security administrator.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to loan management to understand the specific rules governing installment changes.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you believe it should be possible to change the installment, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on loan management configurations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to loan management (e.g., PA30 for maintaining HR master data, or other relevant transactions).
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for managing loans and understand the implications of fixed versus variable installments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and understand the underlying reasons for the restriction on changing the loan installment.