How To Fix RP297 - *

RP297 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 297

• Message text: *

What causes this issue?

You have set the indicator for prior garnishments as well as
the indicator for third-party debtor declarations.

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

This is not permissible. If a prior garnishment was issued,
the creditor may not be assigned a third-party debtor
declaration.
The system has deleted the indicator for temporary freeze of
payments.
If you want to set the indicator for prior garnishments,
you must delete the indicator for third-party debtor
declarations (on the initial administrative data screen).

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP297 - * ?

  The SAP error message RP297 typically relates to issues with payroll processing, specifically indicating that there is a problem with the payroll results for an employee. The message may vary slightly depending on the specific context, but it generally points to issues such as missing data, incorrect configuration, or problems with the payroll run.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The employee master data or payroll data may be incomplete or incorrect. This can include missing infotypes or incorrect entries in the payroll-related infotypes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll schema or rules that are causing the payroll to fail.
  Payroll Period Issues: The payroll period may not be correctly defined or may have been closed incorrectly.
  Technical Errors: There could be technical issues in the system, such as program errors or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Data: Verify that all necessary infotypes for the employee are correctly filled out. Pay special