How To Fix HRPAYDETM102 - Unit &1 cannot be used to calculate period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDETM - Human Resources Germany - Time Management Interface

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Unit &1 cannot be used to calculate period

What causes this issue?

You used the unit &1 to calculate the continued pay period or the sick
pay supplement period. This unit is stored in the Contract Elements
infotype (0016). However, you cannot calculate the period here with
this unit.

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?

Choose a different unit in the Contract Elements infotype (0016).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDETM102 - Unit &1 cannot be used to calculate period ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDETM102, which states "Unit &1 cannot be used to calculate period," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the specified unit of measure (represented by &1) is not valid for the calculation of a specific period in payroll.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Unit of Measure: The unit of measure specified in the payroll configuration or in the employee's master data may not be set up correctly or may not be applicable for the payroll calculation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll schema or the rules that define how units of measure are used in calculations.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the employee's data, such as incorrect infotype records or missing information that relates to the unit of measure.
  Period Settings: The period settings in the payroll run may not align with the