How To Fix 32012 - Enter a positive number of biennial salary inc. in Infotype Basic Pay (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 32 - HR: Public Sector Austria

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Enter a positive number of biennial salary inc. in Infotype Basic Pay (&)

What causes this issue?

The number of biennial salary increases in infotype Basic Pay (&V1&) is
negative.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 32012 - Enter a positive number of biennial salary inc. in Infotype Basic Pay (&) ?

  The SAP error message 32012, which states "Enter a positive number of biennial salary inc. in Infotype Basic Pay (&)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the data entry in the Basic Pay infotype (IT0008) for an employee. This error specifically relates to the biennial salary increment field, which is expected to contain a positive numeric value.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The biennial salary increment field may be empty or contain a non-numeric value (e.g., zero or a negative number).
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered an invalid value or failed to enter a value altogether.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the infotype or the related payroll settings that are causing the system to expect a value that is not being provided.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Data:
  
  Navigate to the employee's Basic Pay infotype (IT0008) in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the biennial salary increment field is filled with a positive numeric value.
  If the field is empty, enter a valid positive number.
  
  
  
  Review Input Values:
  
  Make sure that the value entered is not zero or negative, as these will trigger the error.
  Confirm that the format of the number is correct (e.g., no special characters).
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to ensure that the infotype settings are correctly configured to accept the biennial salary increment.
  Check if there are any specific validation rules or requirements set up in the system that might be affecting this field.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users entering data into the Basic Pay infotype are trained on the requirements for the biennial salary increment field to prevent future errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay): This infotype is used to maintain the basic pay details of an employee, including salary, wage type, and increments.
  SAP HR Module: Understanding the broader context of the SAP HR module can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  Error Handling: Familiarize yourself with common error messages in SAP and their resolutions to improve efficiency in data entry and management.
  
  If the problem continues after checking these areas, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.