How To Fix HRPSGB121 - No bar point comparison possible against infotype &1 for pers. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB - HR PS Great Britain

• Message number: 121

• Message text: No bar point comparison possible against infotype &1 for pers. &2

What causes this issue?

A bar point is stored for the employee, valid at the begin date of the
new infotype record but no comparison can be made it.
A check against an employee's bar point requires the same pay scale
type, pay scale area and pay scale group for the old and new infotype
record. The same area, type and group must be held in the 'Bar Point
Information' infotype (0648).

System Response

A warning is issued and the reclassification can be done.

How to fix this error?

Check, if the pay scale information in infotype (0648) and in the
infotype holding the pay scale information (infotype 'Basic Pay', 0008)
are correct.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB121 - No bar point comparison possible against infotype &1 for pers. &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB121 indicates that there is an issue with the comparison of bar points against a specific infotype for a personnel number. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) when trying to perform actions that involve bar point comparisons, such as evaluations or reporting.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Infotype Data: The specified infotype (&1) may not have been maintained for the personnel number (&2). This means that there is no data available to perform the comparison.
  Incorrect Infotype: The infotype specified may not be relevant for the bar point comparison being attempted.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data in the infotype that prevent the comparison from being made.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not set up correctly for the bar point comparison functionality.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPSGB121 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 or PA30 to check if the infotype specified in the error message is maintained for the personnel number in question.
  If the infotype is missing, you will need to create or update the infotype data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Verify Infotype Relevance:
  
  Ensure that the infotype you are trying to compare is indeed relevant for the bar point comparison you are performing. Consult the documentation or configuration settings to confirm this.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Review the data in the infotype for any inconsistencies or errors. Correct any issues found.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to bar point comparisons in the system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the infotype and bar point comparison functionality.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Infotypes are data structures in SAP HCM that store employee-related information. Each infotype has a specific purpose and is identified by a unique number.
  Bar Point Comparison: This is a method used in SAP to evaluate employee data against predefined criteria or benchmarks.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) and PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) for checking and maintaining infotype data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.