How To Fix 3I228 - Adjustment of &1 negative for &2. A retro is necessary since its payment.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3I - HR-PT: Messages for Portugal

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Adjustment of &1 negative for &2. A retro is necessary since its payment.

What causes this issue?

You must generate a retrocalculation since the period in which the
vacation or Christmas allowance payment was made.
The report DRI (<DS:RE.RPCSSRP0>RPCSSRP0</>) does not allow negative
vacation or Christmas values.
For more information see the SAP Note 2288783.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3I228 - Adjustment of &1 negative for &2. A retro is necessary since its payment. ?

  The SAP error message 3I228 indicates that there is an issue with the adjustment of a specific amount (denoted as &1) being negative for a particular object (denoted as &2). This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with retroactive payments or adjustments.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Adjustment: The error arises when there is an attempt to process a negative adjustment for a payroll item that has already been paid. This can happen if there are changes in employee data, such as salary adjustments, deductions, or other payroll-related changes that require a retroactive calculation.
  Retroactive Payment Requirement: The system recognizes that a retroactive payment is necessary because the adjustment affects a period for which payment has already been made. The negative adjustment cannot be processed without first addressing the retroactive payment.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Payroll Data: Check the payroll data for the employee in question. Look for any recent changes that may have triggered the need for a retroactive adjustment.
  Process Retroactive Payment: Before processing the negative adjustment, ensure that any necessary retroactive payments are calculated and processed. This may involve running a retroactive payroll calculation for the affected period.
  Adjustments in the Correct Order: Ensure that adjustments are made in the correct order. If a negative adjustment is needed, it should be processed after any retroactive payments have been accounted for.
  Consult Payroll Specialist: If you are unsure about how to proceed, it may be beneficial to consult with a payroll specialist or an SAP consultant who can provide guidance based on the specific configuration and requirements of your SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Results).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to payroll processing and retroactive adjustments that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on payroll processing and retroactive payments to understand the underlying logic and requirements.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring that all necessary retroactive payments are processed, you should be able to resolve the issue and successfully process the negative adjustment.