How To Fix HRPAYTR03498 - &: only update type "data transport" allowed for character key figures

HRPAYTR03498 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR03 -

• Message number: 498

• Message text: &: only update type "data transport" allowed for character key figures

What causes this issue?

You have defined a key figure whose contents usually can consist of
any desired character (internal type = CHAR). This type of key figure
cannot be updated with the 'cumulative' or 'counter' update type.
You should use the 'Transport data' update type, otherwise errors will
occur when generating.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR03498 - &: only update type "data transport" allowed for character key figures ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR03498 indicates that there is an issue with the update type being used for character key figures in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) payroll processing. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to perform an update operation on a character key figure using an update type that is not permitted.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to update a character key figure with an update type that is not allowed. In SAP, character key figures are typically used to store textual data, and the only permissible update type for these key figures is "data transport." Other update types, such as "data entry" or "data correction," are not valid for character key figures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that the update type being used for the character key figure is set to "data transport." Here are the