How To Fix HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV044 - A change of pay scale type during the prohibited activities was specified

HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV - Maternity Protection Act - Prohibited Activities

• Message number: 044

• Message text: A change of pay scale type during the prohibited activities was specified

What causes this issue?

When the pay scale type changes in the period between calculating the
average and the prohibited activities, the automatic calculation of the
adjustment amount can result in an incorrect result and must therefore
be checked.

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 adjustment amount that was determined. If the adjustment
amount is incorrect, enter it manually using the wage type provided for
this.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV044 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV044 indicates that there is an attempt to change the pay scale type during a period when such changes are not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee data management, where certain activities are restricted to maintain data integrity and compliance with payroll regulations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  An attempt is made to change the pay scale type of an employee while payroll is being processed or during a period where changes are restricted (e.g., during a payroll run, lock periods, or specific reporting periods).
  The system has defined certain activities as "prohibited" during specific times to prevent inconsistencies in payroll calculations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Status: Ensure that the payroll process is not currently running for the employee in question. If payroll is in process, wait until it is completed before making changes.
  
  
  Review Lock Periods: Verify if there