How To Fix HRPAYTR02312 - Warning: Unit & requires special characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR02 -

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Warning: Unit & requires special characteristics

What causes this issue?

Unit &V1& refers to organizational fields. The characteristics in your
information structure do not include any of these fields.
<ZH>Example</>
Unit 30 (local currency) refers to the company code. To prevent values
in different currencies from being added together, you need to add a
field to the information structure's characteristics which clearly
indicates the company code. The same applies to unit 01 (base unit of
measure): the material must be a characteristic in the information
structure.

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?

You can ignore this warning if you can be sure that the same unit is
always used in updating. In the above example, this could be the case
if you have only created one company code and thus one local currency
in your system.
If you cannot rule out the possibility of these problems occurring,
change the characteristics in your information structure as follows:
Add the field &V2& (&V3&) as a characteristic in your information
structure, or choose a characteristic with a domain that is proposed in
view V_TMC6P_D for unit &V1&. Characteristics in this view are
identified via their domain.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR02312 - Warning: Unit & requires special characteristics ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR02312, which states "Warning: Unit & requires special characteristics," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This warning indicates that a specific unit of measure (UoM) used in the payroll calculation requires additional characteristics or attributes that have not been defined or are missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The unit of measure being used in the payroll calculation may require specific characteristics that have not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the payroll schema or in the infotype settings that does not align with the requirements of the unit of measure.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry in the relevant infotypes or master data can lead to this warning.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the payroll schema and the relevant infotypes to ensure that all necessary characteristics for the unit of measure are defined.
  Define Characteristics: If the unit of measure requires specific characteristics, ensure that these are defined in the system. This may involve customizing the unit of measure settings in the SAP system.
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the employee or the relevant payroll elements to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the unit of measure in question and the characteristics it requires.
  Testing: After making changes, run a test payroll to see if the warning persists. This will help confirm whether the issue has been resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this warning message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PE01 (Payroll Schema), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HCM specialist or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.