How To Fix 5L066 - Pernr & has negative contribution amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5L - Messages for Malaysian HRMS.

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Pernr & has negative contribution amount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5L066 - Pernr & has negative contribution amount ?

  The SAP error message 5L066 indicates that there is a problem with the personnel number (PERNR) in the payroll processing, specifically that it has a negative contribution amount. This typically occurs in the context of payroll accounting, where contributions (like social security, health insurance, etc.) should not be negative.
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Contribution Entries: The most common cause is that there are entries in the payroll results that show a negative contribution amount for a specific personnel number. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect payroll configuration.
  Manual adjustments or corrections that resulted in negative values.
  Data entry errors in the payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: Issues with the employee's master data, such as incorrect wage types or contribution settings, can also lead to negative amounts.
  
  
  Retroactive Accounting: If there are retroactive changes in payroll that affect contributions, it might lead to negative amounts if not handled correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Payroll Results: Check the payroll results for the specific personnel number to identify where the negative contribution is coming from. You can use transaction codes like PC_PAYRESULT to analyze the payroll results.
  
  
  Correct Master Data: Ensure that the employee's master data is correct. Check the infotypes related to payroll, such as:
  
  Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay)
  Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions)
  Infotype 0015 (Additional Payments)
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Entries: If there are manual entries or adjustments that resulted in negative contributions, correct these entries. You may need to reverse or adjust the relevant wage types.
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: Before running the actual payroll, perform a simulation to check for any potential issues. This can help identify problems before they affect the payroll run.
  
  
  Consult with Payroll Specialist: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with a payroll specialist or SAP consultant who can provide deeper insights into the configuration and data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PC00_MXX_CALC: Payroll processing
  PC_PAYRESULT: Display payroll results
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and configuration to ensure that all settings are correct.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message 5L066 in SAP.