How To Fix RP371 - Annual salary has changed, please check your entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 371

• Message text: Annual salary has changed, please check your entry

What causes this issue?

** The recalculation of annual salary from the pay period
salary or hourly rate is different from the original value.
Please verify that the new calculation of annual salary is
correct. If so, please save the new amount by pressing PF13.
If you do not save, the annual salary may be reentered and
the period amounts will be recalculated or the period amounts
may be changed and the annual amount will be recalculated
once again.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP371 - Annual salary has changed, please check your entry ?

  The SAP error message "RP371 Annual salary has changed, please check your entry" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee master data maintenance. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy between the annual salary entered for an employee and the salary that is currently stored in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect annual salary that does not match the existing data in the system.
  Changes in Salary: The employee's salary may have been changed in the system after the user retrieved the employee's data, leading to a mismatch.
  Payroll Configuration: There may be issues with payroll configuration or settings that are causing the system to flag the salary change.
  Infotype Updates: The relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0008 for Basic Pay) may not have been updated correctly or may have conflicting entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Salary Entry: Check the annual salary entered against the employee's current salary in the system. Ensure that the correct amount is being used.
  Check Infotype Records: Review the employee's infotype records (especially Infotype 0008) to see if there have been any recent changes to the salary that need to be reflected.
  Update Records: If the salary has changed, update the relevant infotype with the correct annual salary. Make sure to save the changes.
  Consult Payroll Administrator: If you are unsure about the correct salary or if there are discrepancies, consult with your payroll administrator or HR department for clarification.
  Review Payroll Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review payroll configuration settings to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay): This infotype is used to maintain the basic pay details of an employee. Ensure that it is correctly maintained.
  Infotype 0000 (Actions): Check if there are any actions that might have affected the employee's salary.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PA40 (Personnel Actions) to manage employee data effectively.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.