How To Fix RP025 - The date of the next increase was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 025

• Message text: The date of the next increase was deleted

What causes this issue?

The date of the next increase was not copied during the copy procedure
as this would not have been practical.

System Response

The date of the next increase was deleted.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP025 - The date of the next increase was deleted ?

  The SAP error message RP025, which states "The date of the next increase was deleted," typically occurs in the context of payroll or personnel administration when there is an issue with the configuration of employee salary increases or pay scale adjustments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error often arises when the system expects a date for the next salary increase, but this date has been deleted or not maintained in the employee's master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the pay scale or the rules governing salary increases.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it’s possible that the next increase date was not transferred correctly.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to the employee's master data or infotypes may have inadvertently removed the next increase date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data (infotype 0008 for Basic Pay) and verify if the "Next Increase Date" field is populated. If it is empty, you will need to enter the appropriate date.
  
  
  
  Review Pay Scale Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the pay scale and salary increase rules are correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Re-enter the Date:
  
  If the date was deleted, re-enter the next increase date in the employee's master data. This can usually be done through transaction PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines related to salary increases and pay scale adjustments to ensure compliance with company policies.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the employee's master data.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a payroll simulation to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Infotypes: The relevant infotypes for salary and pay scale adjustments include:
  
  Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay)
  Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments and Deductions)
  Infotype 0015 (Additional Payments)
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA40: Personnel Actions
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll processing (where MXX is the country code)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in HR and payroll processes.