How To Fix 5V535 - Multiple WPBP splits are not permitted for one IT3271-IT3270 & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 535

• Message text: Multiple WPBP splits are not permitted for one IT3271-IT3270 & & & &

What causes this issue?

During payroll processing, the system has identified that there is more
than one entry in the WPBP table, and these WPBP table entries do not
match the periods specified either in the <ZK>Indemnity Definition (BE)
</>(<ZH>3270</>) or<ZK> Indemnity Payment (BE) </>(<ZH>3271</>) infotype
records.
The employee has an indemnity infotype record with a validity period
that is linked to more than one period of the WPBP table; this is not
valid.

System Response

The system cannot continue processing payroll for this employee; you
need to correct the master data and restart the payroll.
<ZH>Note</>: This is a type E message.

How to fix this error?

Proceed as follows:
Identify which infotype record (either 3270 or 3271) relates to the
entries in the WPBP table
Split this infotype record using the operation copy function of
transaction PA30. Now you will have at least two records (for the record
in error)
Check that each of these records corresponds to only one validity period
defined in the WPBP table
<ZH>Note</>: For capitalization records (<ZK>Indemnity Payment (BE) </>(
<ZH>3271</>) infotype records), the validity period can be one day of
the month. Consquently, you will not receive this error message for
capitalization records.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5V535 - Multiple WPBP splits are not permitted for one IT3271-IT3270 & & & & ?

  The SAP error message 5V535 indicates that there are multiple Work Package Benefit Plan (WPBP) splits that are not permitted for a single IT3271 (which is the infotype for Work Package Benefit Plan) and IT3270 (which is the infotype for Work Package). This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or payroll processing when there are conflicting entries for the same employee.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Multiple Entries: There are multiple entries in the IT3271 infotype for the same employee that are trying to reference the same Work Package Benefit Plan.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the system is unable to determine which entry to process due to overlapping or conflicting records.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the WPBP in the system may not allow for multiple splits, leading to this error when the system encounters such a situation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype Entries:
  
  Go to the employee's master data and check the entries for IT3271 and IT3270.
  Ensure that there are no duplicate or conflicting entries for the same period.
  
  
  
  Delete or Adjust Entries:
  
  If you find multiple entries for the same period, you may need to delete or adjust them to ensure that there is only one valid entry for the specified time frame.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the WPBP in the system. Ensure that the settings allow for the intended behavior and that there are no restrictions that would cause this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: IT3271 and IT3270 are part of the personnel administration module in SAP, which deals with employee data management.
  WPBP: Work Package Benefit Plan is typically used in the context of employee benefits and compensation management.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and edit infotype records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message 5V535 in your SAP system.