How To Fix RP838 - Create a new IT0074 ST 1 from May 1, 2002

RP838 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 838

• Message text: Create a new IT0074 ST 1 from May 1, 2002

What causes this issue?

New law: From May 1, 2002 you must maintain data on the payout of leave
bonuses.

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?

Copy the current master record from IT0074 subtype 1 with the new start
date May 1, 2002.
Maintain the Leave Bonus field (P0074-FTUBT) with either M, P, or U.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP838 - Create a new IT0074 ST 1 from May 1, 2002 ?

  The SAP error message RP838 typically relates to issues with infotype (IT) records, specifically IT0074, which is used for "Additional Payments" in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. The error message indicates that there is a problem with creating a new record for this infotype, particularly for a specific date (in this case, May 1, 2002).
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Issues: The date specified (May 1, 2002) may be outside the valid range for the employee's records or the payroll period.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing configuration settings in the system that prevent the creation of the infotype record.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify records for this infotype.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's data that prevent the creation of the new record.
  System Settings: The system may not be set up to allow changes to historical data, depending on the configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Validity: