How To Fix W0114 - List field & cannot be entered in combination with SP calc. schema

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 114

• Message text: List field & cannot be entered in combination with SP calc. schema

What causes this issue?

Your entry in the list field is not allowed.

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?

Display the allowed values by pressing F4 and select one of these
values.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0114 - List field & cannot be entered in combination with SP calc. schema ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W0114 List field & cannot be entered in combination with SP calc. schema
  
  Meaning / Cause
  This warning message occurs in SAP Payroll when you try to use a list field in a wage type or schema that is combined with a Substitution or PCR (Personnel Calculation Rule) that uses a Schema Processing (SP) calculation schema.
  
  List fields are special wage type fields that can hold multiple values (like internal tables or arrays).
  SP calc. schema refers to the new Schema Processing framework used in Payroll (introduced in newer SAP releases).
  The error indicates that the list field you are trying to use cannot be processed together with the SP calculation schema because the SP framework does not support list fields in the same way as the old schema processing.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When defining wage types or PCRs that use list fields in combination with the new Schema Processing (SP) framework.
  When a wage type or PCR tries to read or write a list field while the payroll schema is running in SP mode.
  Typically during payroll schema or PCR development or modification.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix
  
  
  Avoid using list fields with SP calculation schema:
  
  Review the wage types or PCRs that use list fields.
  Replace list fields with standard fields or other supported data types if possible.
  
  
  
  Use classic schema processing instead of SP:
  
  If list fields are essential and cannot be replaced, consider using the classic payroll schema processing instead of the SP framework.
  This might require configuration changes or reverting to older schema versions.
  
  
  
  Adjust PCR or schema logic:
  
  Modify the PCR or schema logic to avoid operations on list fields when running under SP.
  Use alternative approaches to achieve the same calculation without list fields.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes and documentation:
  
  SAP may have provided notes or updates regarding the use of list fields with SP schema.
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the message number W0114 or keywords like "list field SP calculation schema".
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  List fields are often used for complex wage type processing or storing multiple values per employee.
  The SP calculation schema is a newer, more flexible payroll schema processing framework introduced to replace the older classic schema.
  The incompatibility arises because the SP framework processes data differently and does not support list fields in the same way.
  This message is a warning (W), not an error, so payroll may still run but with potential incorrect results or ignored list fields.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Message
  W0114 List field & cannot be entered in combination with SP calc. schema
  
  
  Cause
  List fields are not supported in combination with the new Schema Processing (SP) schema.
  
  
  Solution
  Avoid list fields with SP schema; use classic schema or modify PCR/schema logic.
  
  
  Related SAP Notes
  Check SAP Notes for updates on list fields and SP schema compatibility.
  
  
  Impact
  Warning message; may cause incorrect payroll results if ignored.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact wage type or PCR code causing the issue, I can help you with more specific guidance.