How To Fix PG322 - A maximum of 2 entries per pay scale are allowed (&2) in table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 322

• Message text: A maximum of 2 entries per pay scale are allowed (&2) in table &1

What causes this issue?

You have tried to make more than two entries for pay scale &V2& in
table &V1&.
Only two entries are allowed per pay scale.

System Response

The entry is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Cancel the entry.a
Check your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG322 - A maximum of 2 entries per pay scale are allowed (&2) in table &1 ?

  The SAP error message PG322 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the pay scale in the system. Specifically, it means that there are more than two entries for a particular pay scale in the specified table, which is not allowed according to the system's configuration rules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You have defined more than two entries for a specific pay scale in the relevant table (usually related to the pay scale structure).
  The system is designed to allow only a maximum of two entries per pay scale, and the current configuration exceeds this limit.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Pay Scale Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (usually in the SPRO configuration area) to review the pay scale configuration.
  Look for the specific pay scale mentioned in the error message and check how many entries exist for it.
  
  
  
  Modify the Entries:
  
  If you find that there are more than two entries for the pay scale, you will need to either delete or consolidate the entries to ensure that there are only two.
  Ensure that the entries you keep are valid and necessary for your payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Review Related Tables:
  
  Check related tables that might also be impacted by this configuration, such as the pay scale groups or other related payroll tables.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that payroll processing can continue without issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which entries to keep or how to proceed, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), PA30 (to view employee data), or PA20 (to view employee master data) to check the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after making changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PG322 error and ensure that your pay scale configuration is compliant with the system's requirements.