How To Fix 3N082 - Pers.no had a negative amount &1 in sum wage type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3N - HR: Messages for Swedish Payroll

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Pers.no had a negative amount &1 in sum wage type &2

What causes this issue?

The employee had a negative amount in one of the sum wage types.
This should not be reported to the authorities.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3N082 - Pers.no had a negative amount &1 in sum wage type &2 ?

  The SAP error message 3N082 indicates that there is a negative amount associated with a specific wage type for a personnel number (Pers.no). This typically occurs during payroll processing when the system encounters a situation where the total amount for a wage type is negative, which is not allowed in certain contexts.
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Wage Type Entries: The error usually arises when there are negative entries for wage types that should not allow negative values. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect manual entries in the payroll data.
  Adjustments or corrections that were not properly accounted for.
  Data inconsistencies or errors in the payroll configuration.
  
  
  
  Payroll Configuration Issues: Certain wage types may be configured to not allow negative amounts, and if the payroll run attempts to process a negative value, this error will be triggered.
  
  
  Retroactive Accounting: If there are retroactive changes that result in a negative amount for a wage type, this can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Payroll Data: Check the payroll data for the personnel number in question. Look for any wage types that have negative amounts and verify if they are valid. 
  
  
  Correct Entries: If you find incorrect entries, correct them in the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0008 for basic pay, IT0014 for recurring payments, etc.) or through the appropriate payroll adjustment processes.
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration: Review the configuration of the wage types in the SAP system. Ensure that the wage types that should allow negative amounts are configured correctly. You can do this in the following path:
  
  SPRO > Payroll > Payroll for [Country] > Wage Types > Define Wage Types.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: After making corrections, run a payroll simulation to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to review and edit employee data.
  Payroll Logs: Check payroll logs for more detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.