How To Fix HRPAYTR02479 - & : hierarchy only if source field not specified

HRPAYTR02479 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR02 -

• Message number: 479

• Message text: & : hierarchy only if source field not specified

What causes this issue?

Indicating a hierarchy is only necessary when no source field has been
specified. If you have indicated a source field, the system
automatically determines the hierarchy.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Exception:
If a source field is specified and if this source field is to be
processed by a formula, then a hierarchy can be specified. This is
necessary if fields from lower hierarchies than that of the source
field are also used in the formula.
Using the hierarchy:
The hierarchy determines the data required from the document in order
to update the key figure correctly. If you specify a hierarchy that is
too high, not all of the data from the document will be made available
for the statistics update.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR02479 - & : hierarchy only if source field not specified ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR02479, which states "Hierarchy only if source field not specified," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with infotypes related to employee data in SAP HR (Human Resources). This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the hierarchy in the payroll or personnel administration module.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The hierarchy is being defined or used in a way that conflicts with the source field settings. This can happen if the system expects a source field to be specified but finds that a hierarchy is being used instead.
  Missing Source Field: The system may require a source field to be defined for certain operations, and if it is not specified, it leads to this error.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in