Message type: E = Error
Message class:  HRPBSAE -  
Message number: 121
Message text: Periodic Pay Increase on &1
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The SAP error message HRPBSAE121, which states "Periodic Pay Increase on &1," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee compensation management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error can arise during the execution of payroll runs or when processing pay increases for employees.
Cause: The error message HRPBSAE121 usually indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or data related to periodic pay increases. Common causes include: Missing Configuration: The pay increase configuration for the specific employee or pay scale group may not be set up correctly in the system. Incorrect Data: There may be incorrect or incomplete data in the employee's master data, such as missing infotypes or incorrect values in the relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic pay). Timing Issues: The payroll period may not align with the effective date of the pay increase, leading to discrepancies. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary
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