How To Fix HRPAYTR02294 - The reference field &-& cannot be used

HRPAYTR02294 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR02 -

• Message number: 294

• Message text: The reference field &-& cannot be used

What causes this issue?

The field &V1&-&V2& refers to a unit in the ABAP/4 Dictionary that is
not supported by the Logistics Information Warehouse.

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?

As a reference field, use a field that refers to a unit in the ABAP/4
dictionary and that is used in one of the communicaations structures.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR02294 - The reference field &-& cannot be used ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR02294, which states "The reference field &-& cannot be used," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with time management in SAP HR (Human Resources). This error indicates that there is an issue with the reference field being used in a payroll or time evaluation process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Reference Field: The reference field specified in the error message may not be valid for the operation being performed. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Missing Data: The reference field may not have the necessary data populated, leading to the inability to use it in calculations or evaluations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or time evaluation schema that prevent the reference field from being recognized.
  Data Consistency: There might be inconsistencies in the data related to the employee or the payroll period that are causing the reference