How To Fix HRWPC_PCR038 - The combination of pay scale &1 and pay scale level &2 is not allowed

HRWPC_PCR038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRWPC_PCR - Messages for Personal Change Request

• Message number: 038

• Message text: The combination of pay scale &1 and pay scale level &2 is not allowed

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HRWPC_PCR038 - Details

• The SAP error message HRWPC_PCR038 indicates that there is an issue with the combination of the pay scale and pay scale level in the payroll or personnel administration module. This error typically arises when the system encounters a pay scale and level that are not valid or not configured correctly in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Pay Scale/Level Combination: The specified pay scale and pay scale level do not match any valid entries in the system. This could be due to incorrect data entry or configuration.
  Missing Configuration: The pay scale or level may not be defined in the system, or the combination may not be allowed based on the organizational rules or settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the pay scale configuration.
  Changes in Pay Scale Structure: If there have been recent changes to the pay scale structure, the old combinations