Message type: E = Error
Message class:  HRPAYAT_0526 - Messages in Area for Master Data (Austria) IT 0526 
Message number: 408
Message text: If "Legal Basis: Code" is empty, text field must also remain empty.
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The SAP error message HRPAYAT_0526408 indicates that there is a validation issue related to the "Legal Basis: Code" field in the payroll or HR module. Specifically, it states that if the "Legal Basis: Code" is empty, then the corresponding text field must also be empty. This is a common validation rule in SAP to ensure data integrity and consistency.
Cause: The error typically arises when: The "Legal Basis: Code" field is left blank, but the associated text field contains some data. There is a mismatch in the expected data entry, where the system expects both fields to be either filled or left empty together.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check the Input Fields: Go to the relevant transaction or screen where you are entering the data. Ensure that if the "Legal Basis: Code" field is empty, the corresponding text field is also empty. Data Entry Correction: If you find that the text field has
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