How To Fix HRPAYTR02398 - In field &, the units between & and & are not compatible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR02 -

• Message number: 398

• Message text: In field &, the units between & and & are not compatible

What causes this issue?

The source units for a stock field and the assigned receipts/issues
field do not agree with each other.

System Response

In order to guarantee a standard analysis generation that meets your
information requirements, the unit of the stock field in the info
structure of the type 'without updating' must match the updated units
of the receipts and issues field in the corresponding movement
structure.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the units are compatible.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR02398 - In field &, the units between & and & are not compatible ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR02398 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the units of measurement between two fields in a payroll calculation. Specifically, it suggests that the system is trying to perform a calculation or comparison between two values that are not compatible due to differing units.
  Cause:
  
  Unit Mismatch: The most common cause of this error is that the fields being compared or calculated have different units (e.g., hours vs. days, currency types, etc.).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll schema or in the way the wage types are defined.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in master data or infotypes can lead to incompatible units.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll process, they may not handle unit conversions properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the wage types and ensure that they are set up correctly with compatible units. This includes checking the settings in the payroll schema and the relevant infotypes.
  Data Validation: Validate the data entered in the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0008 for basic pay, IT0014 for recurring payments/deductions) to ensure that the units are consistent.
  Review Payroll Schema: Examine the payroll schema to identify where the error is occurring. Look for any calculations that involve the fields mentioned in the error message and ensure that they are compatible.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the payroll run to trace where the error is being triggered. This may require technical expertise in ABAP.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  Engage SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) to check custom programs or SE80 (Object Navigator) to review the payroll schema.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Testing: After making changes, perform thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the HRPAYTR02398 error and implement a solution to resolve it.