How To Fix HRPAYTR02831 - The hierarchy is incorrect

HRPAYTR02831 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR02 -

• Message number: 831

• Message text: The hierarchy is incorrect

What causes this issue?

There are characteristic values which have additional nodes or
characteristic values attached to them. This is not allowed because in
reporting the analyses cannot interpret these characteristic values as
such.

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?

Please change your hierarchy so that no additional entries are attached
to the characteristic values.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR02831 - The hierarchy is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR02831, which states "The hierarchy is incorrect," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with organizational structures in SAP HR (Human Resources) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the way the organizational hierarchy is set up, which can affect payroll calculations and reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Organizational Structure: The hierarchy of positions, jobs, or organizational units may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Missing Relationships: There may be missing relationships between different organizational units or positions that are required for payroll processing.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to employees, such as incorrect reporting lines or organizational assignments.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system for the organizational structure may not align with the actual business processes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Organizational Structure:
  
  Review the organizational structure in the SAP system to ensure that all units, positions, and jobs are correctly