How To Fix HRPAYCN015 - Select a correct change reason

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYCN - Message Class China Payroll

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Select a correct change reason

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYCN015 - Select a correct change reason ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYCN015 ("Select a correct change reason") typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when a user attempts to make changes to an employee's data but has not selected a valid change reason. This error is common in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with infotypes that require a change reason to be specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Change Reason: The user did not select a change reason when trying to modify employee data.
  Invalid Change Reason: The selected change reason is not valid for the specific infotype or action being performed.
  Configuration Issues: The change reasons may not be properly configured in the system, or the user may not have the necessary authorizations to use certain change reasons.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Valid Change Reason:
  
  When prompted to enter a change reason, ensure that you select a valid option from the dropdown list. The change reason should correspond to the type of change you are making (e.g., hiring, termination, promotion).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, verify that the change reasons are correctly defined in the system. This can be done through transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to navigate to the relevant configuration settings.
  Ensure that the change reasons are assigned to the appropriate infotypes.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the selected change reason. This may involve reviewing user roles and permissions in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on the infotype you are working with and the required change reasons.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Change reasons are often associated with specific infotypes in SAP HCM, such as infotype 0000 (Actions) or infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA40 (Personnel Actions) where this error might occur.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYCN015 error and successfully process the changes to employee data.