How To Fix PCIFBAPI027 - Value &1 in field &2 is not used

PCIFBAPI027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PCIFBAPI - For BAPIs for the Interface to HR Payroll

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Value &1 in field &2 is not used

What causes this issue?

You have entered an AMOUNTOPERATOR that only takes entries in the
LOWAMOUNT field into account while the HIGHAMOUNT field is ignored when
the selection is made. Entries in the HIGHAMOUNT field are only taken
into account if AMOUNTOPERATOR is equal to space, BT, or NB. If you
require further information, see the documentation on the
SELECTCRITERIALIST parameter.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PCIFBAPI027 - Value &1 in field &2 is not used ?

  The SAP error message PCIFBAPI027 indicates that a specific value in a field is not being utilized or recognized in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises in the context of using BAPIs (Business Application Programming Interfaces) or when dealing with data input in SAP systems, particularly in the area of personnel administration or payroll.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Value: The value provided for the specified field is not valid or not recognized by the system. This could be due to a typo, an outdated value, or a value that is not applicable in the current context.
  Field Configuration: The field may not be configured to accept the value you are trying to input. This could be due to business rules or settings in the configuration of the SAP system.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing dependencies or related data that