How To Fix HRPSGB_ME207 - A priority change for a late starter is not possible

HRPSGB_ME207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ME - Multiple Employment Errors & Warnings

• Message number: 207

• Message text: A priority change for a late starter is not possible

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HRPSGB_ME207 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPSGB_ME207, which states "A priority change for a late starter is not possible," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error is related to the management of employee records, particularly when dealing with employees who have a late start date.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when there is an attempt to change the priority of an employee's record (for example, changing the priority of a payroll run or a specific action) for an employee who has already started late in the payroll period or has a late start date. The system does not allow priority changes for these employees because it could lead to inconsistencies in payroll processing or reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Start Date: Verify the start date of the employee in question. If the employee is indeed a