How To Fix HRPBSDE5Z118 - Pay scale group &1 from higher duty is less than/equals pay scale grp &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSDE5Z - Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Pay scale group &1 from higher duty is less than/equals pay scale grp &2

What causes this issue?

The system determines that an activity with a higher rate of pay was
transferred to a lower or equivalent pay scale group and at the same
time the field <DS:DE.HRPAYDE_NOPAY>No Allowance for Same Group</>
(NOPAY) is selected in the table <LS>Basis for Activity with Higher Rate
of Pay</> (T5DPBS1C).

How to fix this error?

In the <LS>Activity with Higher Rate of Pay</> infotype (0509) on the
<LS>Higher Duty</> tab page, check the entry in the <DS:DE.PAU_TRFGR>Pay
Scale Group</> field (TRFGR) for this personnel number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDE5Z118 - Pay scale group &1 from higher duty is less than/equals pay scale grp &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDE5Z118 indicates that there is an issue with the pay scale group assignment in the context of higher duties. Specifically, it means that the pay scale group assigned for the higher duty (represented as &1) is less than or equal to the pay scale group of the employee's current position (represented as &2). This situation typically arises in the context of personnel administration and payroll processing in SAP HR.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Pay Scale Group Assignment: The pay scale group for the higher duty may have been incorrectly assigned or configured in the system.
  Policy Violation: The organization may have policies that dictate that a higher duty assignment must have a pay scale group that is higher than the current position.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry when assigning the pay scale groups.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Pay Scale Group Assignments: Check the pay scale group assignments for both the current position and the higher duty. Ensure that the higher duty pay scale group is indeed higher than the current one.
  Adjust Pay Scale Group: If the higher duty pay scale group is incorrect, update it to reflect a higher pay scale group that complies with organizational policies.
  Consult with HR Policies: Verify the organization's policies regarding higher duties and pay scale assignments to ensure compliance.
  Data Correction: If the error is due to data entry, correct the entries in the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0008 for Basic Pay).
  Testing: After making changes, test the scenario again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Pay scale groups are typically maintained in Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) and Infotype 0001 (Organizational Assignment).
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to employee pay scale groups.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's HR guidelines for specific instructions on handling pay scale groups and higher duty assignments.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the necessary adjustments, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPBSDE5Z118 error and ensure that the pay scale group assignments are correctly configured.