How To Fix PG438 - Employer cannot be changed in CE environment (see long text)

PG438 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 438

• Message text: Employer cannot be changed in CE environment (see long text)

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to change the employer of a personnel assignment.
However, this is only permitted in the Concurrent Employment (CE)
environment if payroll has not yet been run for the personnel
assignment.

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 PG438 - Employer cannot be changed in CE environment (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message PG438, which states "Employer cannot be changed in CE environment," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the Centralized Employee (CE) environment. This error indicates that there is an attempt to change the employer for an employee in a way that is not permitted due to the constraints of the CE environment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Centralized Employee Management: In a CE environment, employee data is managed centrally, and certain attributes, such as the employer, are locked to maintain data integrity and consistency across different organizational units.
  Data Consistency Rules: The system enforces rules to prevent changes that could lead to inconsistencies in payroll processing, reporting, or employee records.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration of the SAP system may restrict changes to certain fields based on the organizational structure or specific business rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Change Requirements: Determine if the change to the employer is necessary. If