How To Fix HRPBSDEVAVG123 - Age pay scale is not reducible because it is not numeric

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSDEVAVG - HR-VADM: Public Sector Pensions Act

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Age pay scale is not reducible because it is not numeric

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG123 - Age pay scale is not reducible because it is not numeric ?

  The SAP error message "HRPBSDEVAVG123 Age pay scale is not reducible because it is not numeric" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee compensation management within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system is trying to perform an operation that requires a numeric value, but it has encountered a non-numeric value in the age pay scale field.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Numeric Value: The age pay scale field may contain characters that are not numeric (e.g., letters, special characters).
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry where a non-numeric value was mistakenly entered.
  Configuration Issue: The configuration of the pay scale or the related infotype may not be set up correctly, leading to the system interpreting the value incorrectly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may not have been formatted correctly, leading to non-numeric values being present.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Data: Review the age pay scale field in the relevant infotype (e.g., IT0008 - Basic Pay) for the employee in question. Ensure that the value is numeric and does not contain any invalid characters.
  Correct the Value: If a non-numeric value is found, correct it to a valid numeric value that corresponds to the pay scale.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the pay scale in the SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve consulting with your SAP HR configuration team.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks to prevent non-numeric entries in the age pay scale field in the future.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the payroll run or the relevant process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to payroll and compensation, such as IT0008 (Basic Pay) and IT0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  User Documentation: Refer to SAP HR documentation for guidelines on how to manage pay scales and related data.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the age pay scale is correctly processed in the SAP system.