How To Fix RP235 - New values for PS type/area: &1/&2. The old values were &3/&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 235

• Message text: New values for PS type/area: &1/&2. The old values were &3/&4

What causes this issue?

The values for pay scale type/area were changed from &V3&/&V4& to
&V1&/&V2&.

System Response

The values set as defaults in the feature <ZH>TARIF</> and the entries
in the Employee Group/Subgroup table (T503) are used as the new values.
The values are changed when you use the 'copy' function. If you do not
want these values to be changed, please refer to the feature DFINF.

How to fix this error?

Determine whether you want to keep the old values, and if so, overwrite
the new ones.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP235 - New values for PS type/area: &1/&2. The old values were &3/&4 ?

  The SAP error message RP235 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, specifically when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the personnel structure data related to the employee's pay type (PS type) and area (PS area). This error indicates that the system has detected new values for the pay type and area that differ from the old values, which can lead to issues in payroll calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Data Changes: The error often arises when there have been changes to the employee's pay type or area in the master data (e.g., infotype 0008 - Basic Pay) after payroll has already been processed for the period.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the payroll schema or rules that do not accommodate the changes made to the employee's pay type or area.
  Timing of Changes: If changes are made to the employee's pay type or area after payroll has been run for a specific period, the system may not be able to reconcile the new values with the old ones.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Changes: Check the employee's master data to confirm the changes made to the pay type and area. Ensure that these changes are valid and necessary.
  Reprocess Payroll: If the changes were made after payroll was processed, you may need to reverse the payroll for the affected period and reprocess it after ensuring that the master data is correct.
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll schema and rules to ensure they are set up correctly to handle changes in pay type and area. This may involve consulting with a payroll configuration expert.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and correct the employee's infotype records.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Pay attention to relevant infotypes such as 0008 (Basic Pay), 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions), and 0015 (Additional Payments) as they may contain the pay type and area information.
  Payroll Control Record: Check the payroll control record (transaction code PC00_MXX_CEDT) to ensure that the payroll run is in the correct status and that no inconsistencies exist.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error RP235 for any specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a qualified SAP consultant for further assistance.