How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV295 - Indicator only allowed for new contracts

HRPAYDEBAV295 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 295

• Message text: Indicator only allowed for new contracts

What causes this issue?

The "New Contract - German Pension Tax Law" indicator is only allowed
for acceptances starting January 1, 2005.

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?

Check the validity of the entitlement.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV295 - Indicator only allowed for new contracts ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV295, which states "Indicator only allowed for new contracts," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or contract management within the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that a specific indicator or status is being applied to a contract that is not recognized as a new contract by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Contract Status: The indicator you are trying to use is only applicable to new contracts, and the system is recognizing the contract in question as an existing one.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the indicator is being applied incorrectly.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up to allow the indicator for the type of contract you are working with.
  Versioning: The contract may have been modified or updated, and the system does not recognize it as a new contract.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Status: Verify the status of