How To Fix HRASR00_JPESS012 - The amount of Adjustment Record is negative, please check.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRASR00_JPESS - JP ESS Project

• Message number: 012

• Message text: The amount of Adjustment Record is negative, please check.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRASR00_JPESS012 - The amount of Adjustment Record is negative, please check. ?

  The SAP error message HRASR00_JPESS012 indicates that there is an issue with an adjustment record in the HR (Human Resources) module, specifically related to payroll or employee compensation adjustments. The message states that the amount of the adjustment record is negative, which is not acceptable in the context of the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Adjustment Amount: The primary cause of this error is that the adjustment record being processed has a negative value. This could happen due to incorrect data entry, a misconfiguration in the payroll settings, or an error in the calculation of adjustments.
  Data Entry Errors: If an employee's compensation or adjustment was incorrectly entered as a negative value, it would trigger this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the specific adjustment types that do not allow for negative values.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or policies may dictate that adjustments cannot be negative, leading to this error when such a record is attempted to be processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Adjustment Records: Check the adjustment records for the employee in question. Ensure that all amounts are entered correctly and that no negative values are present unless explicitly allowed.
  Correct Data Entry: If a negative value was entered by mistake, correct it to the appropriate positive value or zero, depending on the context of the adjustment.
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that negative adjustments are not allowed unless specifically intended. This may involve checking the payroll schema and the rules defined for adjustments.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines related to payroll adjustments to understand the acceptable values and formats for adjustment records.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the payroll run or adjustment process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling adjustment records.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to review and adjust employee records.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user making the adjustments has the appropriate permissions to modify payroll data, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your HR or payroll team for insights into company-specific policies or configurations that could be affecting the adjustment records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.