How To Fix HRPAYDEPF046 - Repayment sequence 1 is obsolete

HRPAYDEPF046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEPF - Error messages for German infotype module pools: garnishment

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Repayment sequence 1 is obsolete

What causes this issue?

For infotype records with a start date after the validity period of
subapplication PFTR, the repayment sequence '1. Costs, Debt, Interest
(sec. 11 para. 3 VerbrKrG)' is no longer permitted.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYDEPF046 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF046, which states "Repayment sequence 1 is obsolete," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with repayment plans or deductions in the HR module. This error indicates that the repayment sequence being referenced is no longer valid or has been marked as obsolete in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete Repayment Sequence: The repayment sequence (in this case, sequence 1) has been marked as obsolete in the system, which means it cannot be used for processing payroll or deductions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll schema or the deduction types that reference this repayment sequence.
  Data Maintenance: The repayment sequence may have been deleted or modified in the system without proper updates to related payroll records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Repayment Sequence: Verify the status of the repayment sequence in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP