How To Fix HRPAYHU338 - Group description cannot be chosen (last character: *)!

HRPAYHU338 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYHU - Message class for Hungarian HR

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Group description cannot be chosen (last character: *)!

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HRPAYHU338 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYHU338, which states "Group description cannot be chosen (last character: *)", typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly in Hungary. This error indicates that there is an issue with the group description that is being used in the payroll configuration or processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Character: The error message suggests that the last character of the group description is an asterisk (*), which is not allowed. In SAP, certain characters may have special meanings or restrictions, and the asterisk is often used as a wildcard character.
  Configuration Issue: There may be a misconfiguration in the payroll settings or in the master data related to employee groups or payroll areas.
  Data Entry Error: The group description may have been entered incorrectly, possibly due to a typo or misunderstanding of the required format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Group Descriptions: Review the group descriptions in the relevant configuration settings. Ensure that