How To Fix HRPAYFR_ANI130 - Old contract reference &1 corrected to &2 for record from &3 to &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_ANI - Class of messages for ANI

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Old contract reference &1 corrected to &2 for record from &3 to &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_ANI130 - Old contract reference &1 corrected to &2 for record from &3 to &4 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_ANI130 typically relates to issues in the payroll processing within the SAP HR module, specifically in the context of contract references for employees. This message indicates that there was an inconsistency or error in the contract reference for a payroll record, and the system has automatically corrected it.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The error usually arises when there is a mismatch between the expected contract reference and the actual contract reference stored in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual data entry errors.
  Changes in employee contracts that were not properly updated in the system.
  Data migration issues where old contract references were not correctly mapped to new ones.
  
  
  
  Payroll Period Issues: The error may also occur if there are discrepancies in the payroll periods for which the contract references are being applied.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Contract Data: Check the employee's contract data in the system to ensure that the contract references are correct and consistent. This can be done through transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  
  
  Update Records: If you find discrepancies, update the contract references in the employee's master data to reflect the correct values. Ensure that any changes are consistent across all relevant records.
  
  
  Check Payroll Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no issues with the payroll schema or rules that could lead to such errors.
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: After making corrections, run a payroll simulation to verify that the changes have resolved the issue and that the payroll calculations are now correct.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for any additional guidance or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, and PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll calculation).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to employee master data and payroll records.
  Testing: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to the production system to avoid further issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll.