How To Fix HRPBSSA218 - &1 not allowed with &2

HRPBSSA218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSSA -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: &1 not allowed with &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSSA218 - &1 not allowed with &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSSA218 typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. The message indicates that a certain action or operation is not allowed due to a restriction or condition related to the specific data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  The error message HRPBSSA218 usually arises when there is an attempt to perform an operation that violates a business rule or configuration setting in the system. The placeholders &1 and &2 in the message represent specific values related to the error, such as:
  
  &1: This could be a specific action, status, or type of data (e.g., a personnel action).
  &2: This could represent a restriction or condition that is preventing the action from being completed (e.g., a specific infotype or status).
  
  Common causes for this error include:
  
  Attempting to process a personnel action that is not allowed for the employee's current status.
  Trying to update or change