How To Fix HRPAYSA079 - Allowance setting has changed; create and save the infotype record again

HRPAYSA079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYSA - Mesasge class for package PC24

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Allowance setting has changed; create and save the infotype record again

What causes this issue?

You have edited an employee's <LS>Occupational Hazard SA</> (3312)
infotype and want to save the record, but the allowance settings of the
compensation model you assign to this employee have changed while you
are editing the infotype.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Exit and edit the infotype again. Save the record when you have
completed all necessary information.
Note: This is a type E message.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYSA079 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYSA079 indicates that there has been a change in the allowance settings for a specific infotype record in the Human Resources (HR) module, particularly related to payroll. This error typically occurs when you are trying to save an infotype record (like infotype 0014 for recurring payments/deductions) that has been affected by changes in the allowance configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Changes: The allowance settings in the system have been modified after the infotype record was initially created or opened for editing. This could be due to changes in the payroll configuration, such as changes to wage types, allowance types, or other related settings.
  Data Consistency: The system requires that the data being saved is consistent with the current configuration. If the configuration has changed, the existing data may no longer be valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Recreate the Infotype Record:
  
  Close the infotype record you were trying to