How To Fix HRPAYDESV115 - Incorrect use of status employment &1 in payroll period &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESV - Error Messages Germany Payroll, Social Insurance

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Incorrect use of status employment &1 in payroll period &2

What causes this issue?

The period liable for social insurance (table SV in payroll result for
period &V2&) covers a period in which the status of the employment is
not indicated as active, but instead has the value &V1& (table WPBP in
the payroll result for period &V2&, field Employment Status).
This cannot occur in combination with regular remuneration that is
assigned to this SI period.

System Response

As the error occurred when creating the content relevant for
notification, no notifications can be created (not even notifications
containing errors).

How to fix this error?

The error usually occurs if the employee is set to the status Inactive
during the month. Here it would be better if you either enter an absence
for the inactive period or set the employee as exempt from SI
contributions for the inactive period.

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 HRPAYDESV115 - Incorrect use of status employment &1 in payroll period &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV115, which states "Incorrect use of status employment &1 in payroll period &2," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency or incorrect configuration related to the employment status of an employee during a specific payroll period.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Employment Status: The employment status assigned to the employee (represented by &1) is not valid for the payroll period in question (represented by &2). This could happen if the employee's status was changed (e.g., from active to inactive) but the payroll run is still trying to process them.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings that do not allow certain employment statuses to be processed in specific payroll periods.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors in the employee's master data or payroll data can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Timing of Status Changes: If the employment status was changed after the payroll period was opened, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employment Status: Review the employment status of the employee in question. Ensure that the status is appropriate for the payroll period being processed. You can do this by checking the employee's master data in the SAP system.
  
  
  Review Payroll Period Settings: Verify the payroll period settings to ensure that the employment status is allowed for processing in that period. This may involve checking the configuration in the payroll schema or rules.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If there are any data entry errors, correct them in the employee's master data or payroll data.
  
  
  Adjust Status Changes: If the employment status was changed after the payroll period was opened, consider adjusting the timing of the status change or processing the payroll for the employee in a different manner.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and employment status to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review and edit employee data.
  Payroll Logs: Review payroll logs for additional context on the error and any related messages that may provide further insight into the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HCM expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.