How To Fix 5D884 - Bonus total amounts to 0

5D884 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 884

• Message text: Bonus total amounts to 0

What causes this issue?

The value 0 was calculated as the bonus total. This is possibly due to
an operating error. The following could have caused the error:

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

Wrong claim year
The calculation help fields <LS>income</> or <LS>basic exemption</>
contain an incorrect value
The <LS>exemption amount</> field in the <LS>child allowance D</>
infotype (0118) has not been maintained.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the input values and records for infotype <LS>child allowance D
</> (0118).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5D884 - Details

• The SAP error message 5D884, which states "Bonus total amounts to 0," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with bonus payments or incentive calculations. This error indicates that the system has calculated a bonus amount of zero, which may not be acceptable based on the configuration or business rules in place.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The bonus calculation may not be set up correctly in the system. This could include issues with the wage types, calculation rules, or the absence of relevant data.
  Missing Data: Required data for calculating the bonus may be missing, such as performance metrics, sales figures, or other criteria that determine bonus eligibility.
  Eligibility Criteria Not Met: The employee may not meet the criteria for receiving a bonus, leading to a calculated amount of zero.
  Payroll Period Issues: The payroll period may not be correctly defined, or the bonus may not be applicable for the current payroll