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

HRPAYFR_PY101 - Overview

• 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