How To Fix HRPAYCH_QST21025 - Table &1 (PerNo: &2) Was Changed in Calculation Step: '&3'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCH_QST21 - Messages for Withholding Tax

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Table &1 (PerNo: &2) Was Changed in Calculation Step: '&3'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCH_QST21025 - Table &1 (PerNo: &2) Was Changed in Calculation Step: '&3' ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCH_QST21025 typically indicates that there is an inconsistency or issue with the payroll processing for a specific employee (identified by the personnel number) in a particular calculation step. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as changes made to the payroll data after the calculation step has been executed, or issues with the configuration of the payroll schema.
  Cause:
  
  Data Changes: The personnel data (e.g., master data, infotypes) for the employee may have been changed after the payroll calculation step was executed, leading to inconsistencies.
  Schema Configuration: There may be issues with the payroll schema configuration that are causing unexpected behavior during payroll processing.
  Concurrent Processing: If multiple payroll runs are being processed simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts and changes in the data.
  Custom Enhancements: Custom code or enhancements in the payroll process may be causing unexpected changes to the data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Check the change logs for the employee's master data and infotypes to identify any changes made after the payroll calculation step.
  Re-run Payroll: If changes were made, you may need to re-run the payroll for the affected period to ensure that the calculations are consistent with the current data.
  Check Schema: Review the payroll schema and ensure that it is correctly configured. Look for any custom logic that might be affecting the calculation.
  Locking Mechanism: Ensure that there is a proper locking mechanism in place to prevent concurrent changes during payroll processing.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the payroll process to identify where the inconsistency is occurring.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PE03 (to view and maintain payroll schemas) and PE02 (to maintain payroll processing) to investigate the payroll configuration.
  Infotype Changes: Check relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0000, IT0001, IT0002) for the employee to see if any recent changes could have affected payroll calculations.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for payroll processing to understand the implications of changes made to employee data during payroll runs.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll.