How To Fix HRPAYAT00320 - Val. for specifications that are short-time work for COVID-19 still exist

HRPAYAT00320 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT00 - HR-AT: Messages (General)

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Val. for specifications that are short-time work for COVID-19 still exist

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HRPAYAT00320 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYAT00320 indicates that there are still existing specifications related to short-time work for COVID-19 in the system. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing when the system detects that there are still active entries or configurations that need to be addressed before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Short-Time Work Specifications: The error suggests that there are still active specifications or entries in the payroll system related to short-time work (Kurzarbeit) that were implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Incomplete Configuration: The configuration for short-time work may not have been fully updated or cleared after the relevant period ended.
  Pending Payroll Runs: There may be pending payroll runs that are still referencing the short-time work specifications.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Short-Time Work Specifications:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration in the SAP system (usually in the payroll or HR module) and check for any active short-time work specifications.
  Identify and review any entries that are still marked