How To Fix HRPBSDEVLTSV016 - Date of pay scale increase is not within validity period of record

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSDEVLTSV - Messages for Treaty on Sharing of Pension Costs

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Date of pay scale increase is not within validity period of record

What causes this issue?

The date of the pay scale increase does not lie within the validity
period of the record.

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?

Correct the date of the pay scale increase or enter this date and the
percentage in the record that matches this date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDEVLTSV016 - Date of pay scale increase is not within validity period of record ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVLTSV016 indicates that the date of the pay scale increase you are trying to process is not within the validity period of the employee's record. This typically occurs in the context of payroll or personnel administration when attempting to apply a pay scale change that is not valid for the employee's current status or record.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Date: The date you are trying to use for the pay scale increase is outside the validity period defined in the employee's master data.
  Record Status: The employee's record may not be active or may have been terminated, which can affect the validity of any changes.
  Pay Scale Grouping: The employee may not belong to the pay scale group that is being referenced for the increase.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the pay scale structure or the validity periods set up in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Period: Verify the validity period of the employee's pay scale record. You can do this by checking the employee's master data in the SAP system (Transaction PA30).
  Adjust Dates: If the date of the pay scale increase is incorrect, adjust it to fall within the valid period.
  Review Employee Status: Ensure that the employee's record is active and that there are no issues with their employment status.
  Check Pay Scale Group: Confirm that the employee is assigned to the correct pay scale group and that the pay scale increase is applicable to them.
  Consult Configuration: If necessary, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the pay scale structure and validity periods are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee records, and PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to view records without making changes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on pay scale management and validity periods.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process the pay scale increase for the employee.