How To Fix HRPAYTR02296 - The units from the source and reference fields are not compatible

HRPAYTR02296 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR02 -

• Message number: 296

• Message text: The units from the source and reference fields are not compatible

What causes this issue?

The designated source field has the unit &V1& (&V2&), the reference
field has the unit &V3& (&V4&). The unit &V2& cannot be converted into
the unit &V4&.

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?

Possible conversions are located in table TMC6U.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYTR02296 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYTR02296 indicates that there is a mismatch between the units of measurement in the source and reference fields during a payroll processing operation. This error typically arises in the context of payroll calculations where different units (e.g., hours, days, or monetary values) are expected to be compatible but are not.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit Mismatch: The most common cause is that the source field (the field from which data is being pulled) and the reference field (the field to which data is being compared or assigned) are using different units of measurement.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll schema or in the infotypes that define how units are handled.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in master data or payroll results can lead to incompatible units.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll process, they may not handle units correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration