How To Fix RP134 - Payroll area change in &1 is automatic as of &2

RP134 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Payroll area change in &1 is automatic as of &2

What causes this issue?

When the employee's organizational entity changes, his/her payroll area
also does. This payroll area change only becomes valid at the end of
the payroll period. The system automatically creates a new record with
the new payroll area.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP134 - Payroll area change in &1 is automatic as of &2 ?

  The SAP error message RP134 indicates that a payroll area change is being processed automatically due to a specific date. This message typically arises in the context of payroll processing when an employee's payroll area is set to change based on a defined date, which is often linked to organizational changes, such as a transfer to a different department or location.
  
  Cause:
  
  Automatic Payroll Area Change: The system is configured to automatically change the payroll area for an employee based on a specific date. This is often set up in the employee's master data or through organizational management settings.
  Date Configuration: The date specified in the error message indicates when the change will take effect. If the payroll area is not aligned with the current payroll processing period, it can trigger this message.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing information in the employee's master data that need to be addressed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee