How To Fix HRPAYRULOG018 - Class &1 is not inherited from the &2 super class

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYRULOG - Messages for HRUCALC0 logging

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Class &1 is not inherited from the &2 super class

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Enter the relevant class definition via <LB>SE24</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYRULOG018 - Class &1 is not inherited from the &2 super class ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYRULOG018 indicates that there is an issue with the inheritance of a class in the context of the SAP HR (Human Resources) module, specifically related to payroll rules. The message states that a certain class (denoted as &1) is not inheriting from the specified super class (&2). This can lead to issues in payroll processing where the expected behavior of the class is not met due to improper inheritance.
  Cause
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Class Definition: The class &1 has not been properly defined to inherit from the super class &2. This could be due to a mistake in the class definition or an oversight during the implementation of custom classes.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: If the payroll rules or classes have been customized, there may be a misconfiguration that prevents the class from inheriting correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the class was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport that caused the class definition to be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Class Definition:
  
  Go to the Class Builder (Transaction SE24) and check the definition of the class &1.
  Ensure that it is correctly set to inherit from the super class &2. You can do this by checking the "Inheritance" tab in the class definition.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If the class is a custom implementation, review the code to ensure that it adheres to the expected structure and that it properly extends the super class.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust Class:
  
  If the class is not inheriting correctly, you may need to recreate it or adjust its properties to ensure it inherits from the correct super class.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific payroll rules and classes you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or known issues that can help you resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the payroll processing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payroll calculations are functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on class inheritance in payroll processing.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the SAP HR and Payroll documentation for best practices on class inheritance and custom payroll rule development.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPAYRULOG018 error message.