How To Fix HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV127 - Cumulation wage type &1 is already used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Cumulation wage type &1 is already used

What causes this issue?

Within the calculation of adjustment amounts for periods of prohibited
activities, the cumulation wage type &V1& is already used in another
average basis.

System Response

The system cannot perform the calculation as the cumulation wage types
have to be unique.

How to fix this error?

You have enhanced the calculation with an additional average for a
prohibited activity. Check the cumulation wage types that you used for
this average. You can only use cumulation wage types that do not already
exist in the subapplication
<DS:HRDS.DSYSLO_ECDAPPL_MGBVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA01_1VVV>MGBV</> (view
<LS>V_T596G</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV127 - Cumulation wage type &1 is already used ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV127 indicates that a cumulation wage type (represented by &1) is already in use. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there is an attempt to change or manipulate wage types that are already being utilized in a payroll run or in a specific payroll period.
  Cause:
  
  Wage Type Already in Use: The cumulation wage type you are trying to modify or delete is currently being referenced in payroll results for the employee or group of employees.
  Payroll Period: The error may arise if the payroll period is still open or if the wage type has been processed in a previous payroll run.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or wage type settings that are causing conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Status: Verify if the payroll period is still open. If it is, you may need to close the period or wait until it is closed before making changes to the wage type.
  Review Payroll Results: Check the payroll results for the employee(s) in question to see if the cumulation wage type is being used. You can do this by navigating to the relevant payroll results in the SAP system.
  Modify Configuration: If the wage type needs to be changed, ensure that it is not being used in any active payroll runs. You may need to adjust the configuration settings in the payroll schema or wage type settings.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to wage types and payroll processing for any specific guidelines or restrictions.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA03 (Maintain Wage Types) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to investigate and manage wage types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Testing in a Sandbox: If possible, replicate the issue in a sandbox environment to test potential solutions without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.