How To Fix HRPAYDESV301 - Invalid entry for derived hazard pay scale

HRPAYDESV301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Invalid entry for derived hazard pay scale

What causes this issue?

You tried to use a hazard pay scale as a derived pay scale, but it is
not suitable.
This can be for the following reasons:
The current hazard pay scale and the derived hazard pay scale are
identical (recursive definition)
The derived hazard pay scale is defined as a composite hazard pay scale
in the validity period of the current hazard pay scale.

How to fix this error?

Only use "simple" hazard pay scales as derived hazard pay scales.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYDESV301 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDESV301, which indicates "Invalid entry for derived hazard pay scale," typically arises in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error is related to the configuration of hazard pay scales, which are used to determine additional compensation for employees working in hazardous conditions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The hazard pay scale may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing entries or incorrect values in the relevant tables.
  Invalid Input Data: The employee record may contain invalid or incomplete data related to the hazard pay scale, such as an incorrect pay scale type or level.
  Master Data Issues: The employee's master data (infotypes) may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies when the payroll is processed.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the payroll process, they may not be handling the hazard pay scale correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the