How To Fix CACSIB180 - Special remuneration item & contains invalid character '*'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSIB - Commissions: Interface and Pending Case Processing

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Special remuneration item & contains invalid character '*'

What causes this issue?

The special remuneration item contains invalid character <ZH>*</>.
This character is often used as a wildcard for arbitrary characters or
character chains.
In the area of alternative commission, this character <ZH>*</> can be
used as follows:
If you enter it as a wild card (placeholder) in <ZH>contract number,
participant role </> and <ZH>remuneration type</>, it is not
interpreted as being a wild card, but as being the actual character
itself.
The object ID contains either no wild card, or it is completely
arbitrary (in other words, it is *). This means that the object
category can only contain a wild card if the object ID is completely
arbitrary.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISIS_NA_INPUT OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSIB180 - Special remuneration item & contains invalid character '*' ?

  The SAP error message CACSIB180 indicates that there is an issue with a special remuneration item that contains an invalid character, specifically the asterisk ('*'). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Compensation Management or Payroll modules, where remuneration items are defined and processed.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Character: The asterisk ('*') is not allowed in the definition of remuneration items. This could be due to a typo or incorrect data entry.
  Data Import/Upload Issues: If data is being imported or uploaded from an external source, the source data may contain invalid characters.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the remuneration item settings that allows for invalid characters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Remuneration Item: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the remuneration item in question.
  Look for any instances of the asterisk ('*') and remove or replace it with a valid character.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the data is being imported, validate the source data to ensure it does not contain any invalid characters.
  Use data cleansing techniques to remove or replace invalid characters before importing.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there is any custom code or enhancements related to remuneration items, review it to ensure it does not introduce invalid characters.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the remuneration item processing to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on valid characters for remuneration items.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll) to troubleshoot further.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CACSIB180 error and ensure that your remuneration items are correctly configured without invalid characters.