How To Fix HRPBSDEVAVG147 - No. of months in different pay scale area exceeds total no. of months

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 147

• Message text: No. of months in different pay scale area exceeds total no. of months

What causes this issue?

The total number of months cannot be less the number of months in the
different pay scale area for the first 36 months of eligible child
rearing and each additional calendar month.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the data for the child-rearing months such that the number of
calendar months in the different pay scale area is less than or equal to
the total number of months in the standard and different pay scale area.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG147 - No. of months in different pay scale area exceeds total no. of months ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG147 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with employees who have worked in different pay scale areas. This error indicates that the number of months an employee has been assigned to different pay scale areas exceeds the total number of months they have been employed. 
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the employee's master data, particularly in the infotype records related to pay scale areas (e.g., infotype 0008 - Basic Pay).
  Incorrect Configuration: Issues in the configuration of the payroll schema or rules that govern how pay scale areas are processed.
  Time Management Issues: Inconsistencies in the time management data that do not align with the pay scale area assignments.
  Historical Data: If historical data has been incorrectly maintained or if there are overlaps in the pay scale area assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Master Data: Check the employee's infotype records (especially infotype 0008) to ensure that the pay scale area assignments are correct and that there are no overlaps or inconsistencies.
  Check Pay Scale Area Assignments: Ensure that the number of months assigned to each pay scale area does not exceed the total employment duration. Adjust the records as necessary.
  Validate Time Management Data: Ensure that the time management data (infotype 0007 - Planned Working Time, infotype 2001 - Absences, etc.) is consistent with the pay scale area assignments.
  Consult Payroll Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP payroll configuration team to review the payroll schema and rules to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the employee's data to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0000 (Actions), 0001 (Organizational Assignment), 0008 (Basic Pay), and 2001 (Absences).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on payroll processing and pay scale area management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Testing: After making corrections, perform a test run of the payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll to further investigate the issue.