How To Fix HRPAYTR02500 - Update type does not fit to the source field type

HRPAYTR02500 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR02 -

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Update type does not fit to the source field type

What causes this issue?

The entered source field &V1&-&V2& is not suitable for the selected
update type &v3&.
Generally: Only those source fields can be used for the update types
'Cumulative' or 'Counter' whose contents can be cumulated during an
update, for example, quantities, weights, etc. Source fields, such as
sales organization, entry date, etc. can only be used with the update
type 'Data transport'.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR02500 - Update type does not fit to the source field type ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR02500 indicates that there is a mismatch between the update type specified in a payroll processing operation and the data type of the source field being updated. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system attempts to update a field with an incompatible data type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The update type (e.g., numeric, character, date) does not match the expected data type of the source field. For example, trying to update a numeric field with a character string.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the payroll schema or infotype settings that define how data should be processed and updated.
  Custom Code: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll processing logic, they may inadvertently lead to this error by not handling data types correctly.
  Incorrect Input Data: The data being processed may contain invalid or unexpected values that do