Message type: E = Error
Message class:  HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV - Maternity Protection Act - Prohibited Activities 
Message number: 118
Message text: / Work days in month * number of work days of employment prohibition
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The SAP error message HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV118 typically relates to issues in the payroll processing, specifically concerning the calculation of workdays in a month and the number of workdays associated with an employment prohibition. This error can occur in the context of employee absence management, payroll calculations, or when processing changes in employment status.
Cause: Incorrect Configuration: The error may arise from incorrect configuration in the payroll schema or absence types. If the workdays in a month do not align with the defined workdays for an employee's specific employment prohibition, this error can occur. Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entries in the employee master data, such as work schedules, absence types, or employment status, can lead to discrepancies in the calculations. Employment Prohibition Settings: If there are specific employment prohibitions set for an employee (e.g., maternity leave, sick leave), and the system cannot reconcile the workdays with the prohibition settings, this error may be triggered.
Solution: Check Configuration:
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