How To Fix HRPAYFR_PY101 - Var. &1 contains forbidden characters (&3) in pos. &2, cannot update TDC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_PY - Payroll Functions message class

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Var. &1 contains forbidden characters (&3) in pos. &2, cannot update TDC

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_PY101 - Var. &1 contains forbidden characters (&3) in pos. &2, cannot update TDC ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_PY101 indicates that there are forbidden characters in a specific variable (denoted as &1) at a certain position (denoted as &2) in the payroll process. The forbidden characters are specified as &3. This error typically occurs during the payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly in the French payroll (as indicated by the prefix HRPAYFR).
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The variable mentioned in the error message contains characters that are not allowed in the context of payroll processing. This could be due to special characters, spaces, or other non-alphanumeric characters that are not permitted.
  Data Entry Errors: The error may arise from incorrect data entry in infotypes or payroll-related tables.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or rules that define valid characters for certain fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Variable: Check the variable &1 mentioned in the error message to understand which field is causing the issue.
  Review the Data: Look at the data in the relevant infotypes or tables to identify any forbidden characters. You can use transaction codes like PA20 or PA30 to view employee data.
  Correct the Data: Remove or replace the forbidden characters in the identified variable. Ensure that the data conforms to the expected format and does not contain any invalid characters.
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the rules for valid characters are correctly defined.
  Test Payroll Run: After making the necessary corrections, perform a test payroll run to verify that the error has been resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the error message for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP HR documentation for guidelines on valid characters in payroll processing.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPAYFR_PY101 error message.