How To Fix HRPAYTR01816 - Infotype & of field & is incompatible with format &!

HRPAYTR01816 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR01 - HR-TR: Message class for payroll (Turkey)

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Infotype & of field & is incompatible with format &!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR01816 - Infotype & of field & is incompatible with format &! ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR01816 typically indicates that there is a data type mismatch or format incompatibility in a specific infotype field. This error often arises during payroll processing or when updating employee data in the Human Resources (HR) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The value being entered into a field does not match the expected data type (e.g., entering a string where a numeric value is expected).
  Field Length Exceeded: The value being entered exceeds the maximum length defined for that field.
  Incorrect Format: The format of the data being entered does not comply with the expected format (e.g., date formats, currency formats).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the infotype or the field in question, leading to incompatibility.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Review the data being entered into the infotype field. Ensure that it matches the expected data type and format.
  Field Length: Verify that the length of the data being entered