How To Fix HRPAYFR_PY091 - Inconsistency detected between contract types in infotypes 0001 and 0016

HRPAYFR_PY091 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_PY - Payroll Functions message class

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Inconsistency detected between contract types in infotypes 0001 and 0016

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_PY091 - Inconsistency detected between contract types in infotypes 0001 and 0016 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_PY091 indicates an inconsistency between the contract types in infotypes 0001 (Organizational Assignment) and 0016 (Contract Elements). This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing and employee data management in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency usually occurs when:
  
  The contract type in infotype 0001 does not match the contract type in infotype 0016 for the same employee.
  Changes have been made to one of the infotypes without corresponding updates to the other.
  There may be a mismatch due to incorrect data entry or configuration issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check the data in infotypes 0001 and 0016 for the affected employee.
  Ensure that the contract type in infotype 0001 matches the contract type in infotype 0016.
  
  
  
  Correct the Inconsistency:
  
  If you find a mismatch, update the infotype that contains the incorrect