How To Fix HRPSGB_ME213 - &1 can not be primary contract because of payroll frequency of &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ME - Multiple Employment Errors & Warnings

• Message number: 213

• Message text: &1 can not be primary contract because of payroll frequency of &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_ME213 - &1 can not be primary contract because of payroll frequency of &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_ME213 indicates that there is an issue with the payroll frequency of an employee's contract. Specifically, it suggests that the contract cannot be designated as the primary contract due to a mismatch in payroll frequencies.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  An employee has multiple contracts, and one of them is set as the primary contract.
  The payroll frequency of the contract you are trying to set as primary does not match the payroll frequency of the existing primary contract.
  The payroll frequencies could be different due to various reasons, such as different payment cycles (e.g., monthly, bi-weekly, weekly).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Frequencies:
  
  Review the payroll frequencies of all contracts associated with the employee. You can do this by navigating to the employee's master data in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the payroll frequency of the contract you want to set as primary matches the payroll frequency of the existing primary contract.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Frequency:
  
  If the payroll frequencies are different and you need to change one of them, you can adjust the payroll frequency of the contract that is not set as primary. This can usually be done in the employee's contract details.
  Make sure to follow your organization's policies and procedures when changing payroll frequencies.
  
  
  
  Set the Primary Contract:
  
  Once the payroll frequencies are aligned, you can attempt to set the desired contract as the primary contract again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the payroll frequencies or how to change them, consult your organization's SAP documentation or reach out to your HR or payroll department for guidance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for updates or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit employee contracts.
  Payroll Configuration: Ensure that the payroll configuration in your SAP system is set up correctly to handle different payroll frequencies.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the payroll processing works as expected without any further errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPSGB_ME213 error and successfully manage the employee's contracts in SAP.