How To Fix HRPAYTR02646 - & : Date field hierarchy is lower than key figure hierarchy

HRPAYTR02646 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR02 -

• Message number: 646

• Message text: & : Date field hierarchy is lower than key figure hierarchy

What causes this issue?

The date for determining the period comes from a lower hierarchy than
the key figure.

How to fix this error?

Choose a date field for period determination that comes from a higher
hierarchy than the key figure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR02646 - & : Date field hierarchy is lower than key figure hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR02646, which states "Date field hierarchy is lower than key figure hierarchy," typically occurs in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) and payroll processing. This error indicates a mismatch between the date field hierarchy and the key figure hierarchy in a payroll or time evaluation context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Mismatch: The error arises when the date field (e.g., a date related to a payroll period) is not aligned with the expected hierarchy of key figures (e.g., wage types, hours worked, etc.). This can happen if the date field is set to a level that is lower than the key figure level in the configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the payroll schema or in the time evaluation settings can lead to this error. This might include settings in the payroll driver or the way the date fields are defined in the schema.
  Data Issues: If the data being processed has