How To Fix HRPBSDERECL021 - Future data record was not updated due to different pay scale level

HRPBSDERECL021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSDERECL - Messages for Pay Scale Level Increase

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Future data record was not updated due to different pay scale level

What causes this issue?

The Basic Pay data record starting on &V1& has the pay scale level &V2&.
This differs from the old level before the reclassification (&V3&) and
also from the new level to be assigned &V4&.

System Response

No content will be changed in a Basic Pay data record starting in the
future due to the different pay scale level.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, check whether adjustments need to be made to the record
starting in the future.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDERECL021 - Future data record was not updated due to different pay scale level ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDERECL021 indicates that a future data record could not be updated because of a discrepancy in the pay scale level. This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when there is an attempt to modify or create a record that conflicts with existing data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Pay Scale Level Mismatch: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to update a future record (like a planned salary change) that has a different pay scale level than what is currently defined in the employee's master data.
  Data Consistency Issues: The system enforces consistency in pay scale levels across different records. If the future record's pay scale level does not match the current or historical records, the update will be blocked.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the pay scale structure or the employee's pay scale group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Pay Scale Levels: Review the pay scale levels defined