How To Fix 5D846 - Child allowance is only paid for full month - check the period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 846

• Message text: Child allowance is only paid for full month - check the period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D846 - Child allowance is only paid for full month - check the period ?

  The SAP error message 5D846 indicates that there is an issue with the processing of child allowance payments in the payroll system. Specifically, it states that child allowance is only paid for a full month, and it suggests that there may be a problem with the period being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Partial Month Processing: The error typically occurs when an employee's child allowance is being processed for a month in which they were not employed for the entire duration (e.g., they started or left partway through the month).
  Incorrect Payroll Period: The payroll period being processed may not align with the requirements for child allowance payments, which are typically only applicable for full months.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how child allowances are calculated and processed, which could lead to this error if not set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employment Dates: Verify the employee's start and end dates to ensure they align with the payroll period. If the employee was not employed for the full month, the child allowance should not be processed.
  Adjust Payroll Period: If the payroll period is incorrect, adjust it to reflect a full month of employment for the child allowance to be applicable.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to child allowances in the SAP system. Ensure that the rules for processing child allowances are correctly set up to handle partial months if necessary.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to child allowances and payroll processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates on how to handle child allowances.
  Payroll Processing: Familiarize yourself with the payroll processing rules in your organization, especially regarding child allowances and how they are calculated.
  Testing: If changes are made to the configuration or payroll periods, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error does not recur and that child allowances are processed correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP payroll to further investigate the problem.