How To Fix RP229 - The cap.utilization level/working hours per period have changed: &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 229

• Message text: The cap.utilization level/working hours per period have changed: &1/&2

What causes this issue?

The capacity utilization level and number of hours per period have
changed. This happens in cases where a different <ZH>Planned Working
Time</> record (0007) becomes valid or if a different unit of time is
used for the pay scale type/area in the <ZH>Assignment of Pay Scale/
Time Unit, Currency</> view (T510F). This view is evaluated only if
feature U510F is set.

System Response

The system proposes new values. Whether or not the newly proposed
values or the old ones are used depends on the feature DFINF
<ZH>Transfer default values for infotypes</>.
The new defaults are capacity utilization level &V1& and working hours
per period &V2&.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP229 - The cap.utilization level/working hours per period have changed: &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message RP229 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the capacity utilization level or working hours per period for a specific employee or work center. This error typically arises during the processing of payroll or time evaluation when the system detects that the defined capacity utilization levels or working hours have changed compared to what was previously set.
  Cause:
  
  Changes in Work Schedule: The working hours or capacity utilization levels for an employee or work center may have been modified in the system.
  Master Data Updates: Updates to employee master data, such as changes in work schedules, positions, or organizational assignments, can lead to this error.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the capacity planning or time management settings in SAP can also trigger this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data between different modules (e.g., HR and PP) that are causing the system to flag this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Check the recent changes made to the employee's work schedule or capacity settings. Ensure that the changes are intentional and correctly configured.
  Update Master Data: If the working hours or capacity utilization levels have changed, ensure that the master data is updated accordingly in the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0007 for planned working time).
  Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the relevant data to ensure that there are no discrepancies between the employee's master data and the configuration settings.
  Reprocess Payroll: After making the necessary adjustments, reprocess the payroll or time evaluation to see if the error persists.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PA20 (Display HR Master Data) to review and update employee data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to error RP229. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error and ensuring that all relevant data is consistent and correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the RP229 error message.