How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV172 - Constant &1 is not defined

HRPAYDEBAV172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEBAV - HR-BAV (CPS) Error Messages (Germany)

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Constant &1 is not defined

What causes this issue?

Constant &V1& with type &V2& is not defined.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Type of constant:
1=Amount constant
2=Number constant
3=Time constant

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYDEBAV172 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV172, which states "Constant &1 is not defined," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a constant (a predefined value or parameter) that has not been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The constant referenced in the error message is not defined in the relevant configuration tables. This could be due to a missing entry in the payroll constants or a misconfiguration in the payroll schema.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema being used may not be correctly set up to include the necessary constants.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the constants may not have been transported correctly.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the payroll process, they may reference constants that are not defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO)