How To Fix 5H071 - Alter additional payments accordingly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Alter additional payments accordingly

Austria only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5H071 - Alter additional payments accordingly ?

  The SAP error message 5H071, which states "Alter additional payments accordingly," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or financial transactions where there are discrepancies in the payment amounts or configurations related to additional payments (like bonuses, overtime, etc.).
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The error may arise from incorrect configuration settings in the payroll schema or infotype settings related to additional payments.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entered for the employee's additional payments.
  Inconsistent Payment Amounts: The additional payments may not align with the expected amounts based on the payroll calculations or rules defined in the system.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for the employee (like pay scale, wage type, etc.) may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll schema and ensure that the additional payment types are correctly configured. This includes verifying the wage types and their settings.
  Validate Employee Data: Ensure that all relevant infotypes (like IT0008 for basic pay, IT0014 for recurring payments, etc.) are correctly filled out for the employee in question.
  Check Payment Amounts: Compare the additional payment amounts entered with the expected amounts based on the payroll rules. Adjust them as necessary.
  Run Payroll Simulation: Use the payroll simulation feature to identify where the discrepancies are occurring. This can help pinpoint the exact issue.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this error.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it appears to be a bug or a more complex configuration issue.
  
  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 that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the 5H071 error in SAP.