How To Fix 5H044 - Interest type & is only allowed for preferential garnishments

5H044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5H - Garnishment Messages (Austria)

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Interest type & is only allowed for preferential garnishments

Austria only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5H044 - Interest type & is only allowed for preferential garnishments ?

  The SAP error message 5H044 indicates that there is an issue with the interest type being used in the context of preferential garnishments. This error typically arises when the system encounters an interest type that is not permitted for the specific type of garnishment being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Interest Type: The interest type specified in the garnishment configuration or during the processing of the garnishment is not valid for preferential garnishments.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system for garnishments may not be set up correctly, leading to the use of an inappropriate interest type.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an incorrect interest type is selected or entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Interest Type: Verify the interest type being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is one that is allowed for preferential garnishments.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for garnishments in SAP (usually found in the