How To Fix HRPBSAE115 - Category Series out of range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSAE -

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Category Series out of range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSAE115 - Category Series out of range ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSAE115, which indicates "Category Series out of range," typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) and Payroll processes. This error is often related to the configuration of wage types, infotypes, or payroll processing settings.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The error may arise if the wage types or infotypes are not properly configured in the system. This can include incorrect settings for the category series in the payroll schema.
  Data Entry Issues: If the data entered for a specific employee or payroll run does not match the expected range for the category series, this error can occur.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate payroll data, they may inadvertently cause this error if they do not handle category series correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of wage types and ensure that the category series is correctly defined in the system.
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant HR configuration settings to verify the settings for payroll and wage types.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema being used to ensure that the category series is correctly defined and that it matches the wage types being processed.
  Use transaction code PE01 to review and modify the payroll schema if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data entered for the employee in question. Ensure that all infotypes are correctly filled out and that there are no discrepancies in the data that could lead to this error.
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to check the employee's infotypes.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the payroll run to identify where the error is being triggered. This may require technical expertise in ABAP programming.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes and documentation related to HR and Payroll for any known issues or updates that may address this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PE01 (Maintain Payroll Schema), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRPBSAE115 for any patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for HR and Payroll to understand the configuration and data requirements better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRPBSAE115 error and implement a solution to resolve it.