How To Fix HRPAYTR02226 - Use version that begins with '&('

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR02 -

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Use version that begins with '&('

What causes this issue?

The versions used to set up the statistics must begin with '##',
since the other versions are reserved for planning.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR02226 - Use version that begins with '&(' ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR02226 typically indicates an issue related to the versioning of a payroll schema or a specific payroll function in the SAP HR module. The message suggests that the version being used does not meet the required criteria, and it should start with a specific character or string (in this case, '&').
  Cause:
  
  Version Mismatch: The payroll schema or function version being called does not match the expected versioning convention. This can happen if a custom version is being used or if the system is not updated to the latest version.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings or in the schema that are causing the system to look for a specific version.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the payroll process, they may not adhere to the standard versioning requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Payroll Schema: Review the payroll schema being used and ensure that it is the correct version. You may need to switch to a version that starts with '&'.
  Update Configuration: If the configuration is incorrect, update it to point to the correct version of the payroll schema or function.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific payroll function or schema to understand the versioning requirements.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PE01 (for payroll schema) or PE02 (for payroll function) to check and modify the payroll configurations.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide guidance on versioning issues.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the payroll process in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYTR02226 error and ensure that the payroll process runs smoothly.