How To Fix HRPAYTR02685 - & : Rule key figure/characteristic inconsistent

HRPAYTR02685 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR02 -

• Message number: 685

• Message text: & : Rule key figure/characteristic inconsistent

What causes this issue?

Error &V2& occurred when checking the update rules for key figure &V1&
against the information structure definition.
Error:
Key figure &V1& does not exist in the information structure.
Characteristic &V3& does not exist in the information structure, but
does exist in the update rules for the characteristics.
Characteristic &V3& of the information structure is missing from the
update rules for the characteristics.
Unit &V3& of the key figure in the update rule and unit &V4& of the key
figure in the information structure are different.
Source unit &V3& of the key figure of the update rule and the source
unit &V4& determined for the source field are different.

System Response

The system cannot generate the update rules.

How to fix this error?

Errors 1 to 4: Delete the update rule and recreate the update rule
using function 'Restore key figures'.
Error 5: In the rules for the key figure, change either the event, the
source field name, or the source table and then reverse the change. In
doing so, the source unit is regenerated.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR02685 - & : Rule key figure/characteristic inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR02685, which states "Rule key figure/characteristic inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency between the key figures or characteristics defined in the payroll rules and the actual data being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The key figures or characteristics used in the payroll rules may not match the data in the infotypes or other related tables.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the payroll schema or rules that leads to the inconsistency.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: Required master data (like employee master records) may be missing or incorrectly maintained.
  Changes in Payroll Rules: If payroll rules were recently modified, they may not align with the existing data or other rules.
  Custom Enhancements: Custom developments or enhancements may have introduced inconsistencies in the payroll processing logic.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Payroll Configuration: Review the payroll schema and rules to ensure