How To Fix HRPAYFR_ANI012 - With this reason, you cannot use the existing contract reference

HRPAYFR_ANI012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_ANI - Class of messages for ANI

• Message number: 012

• Message text: With this reason, you cannot use the existing contract reference

What causes this issue?

The reason for change you have used requires a change of contract
reference. If your record must refer to the same contract as the p
revious record, then choose an appropriate reason.

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.

HRPAYFR_ANI012 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYFR_ANI012 typically relates to issues in the payroll processing within the SAP HR module, specifically in the context of contract references for employees. This error indicates that there is a problem with the existing contract reference, which prevents the system from proceeding with the payroll calculation or processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Contract Reference: The contract reference being used may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Contract Status: The contract may be in a status that does not allow it to be used for payroll processing (e.g., terminated, inactive).
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee's master data or contract details.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll module that are not aligned with the contract reference being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYFR_ANI012 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Contract Reference:
  
  Verify that the