How To Fix HRBASRO036 - Do not enter type of income for principal function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBASRO - Messag clas for HR Romania

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Do not enter type of income for principal function

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBASRO036 - Do not enter type of income for principal function ?

  The SAP error message HRBASRO036 ("Do not enter type of income for principal function") typically occurs in the context of payroll or personnel administration when there is an issue with the configuration of income types in relation to the principal function of an employee.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The system is configured to not allow certain types of income to be entered for specific principal functions. This could be due to business rules or settings in the payroll schema.
  Data Entry Error: An attempt is made to enter a type of income that is not permitted for the employee's principal function.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for handling income types in relation to principal functions may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the principal function in the SAP system. Ensure that the income types you are trying to enter are allowed for that specific principal function.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under Personnel Management > Payroll > Wage Types > Define Wage Types and check the settings.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data to ensure that the principal function is correctly assigned and that it aligns with the income types being entered.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to payroll and income types to understand the restrictions and requirements for the principal function.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to the configuration, conduct tests with a sample employee to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Principal Function: This refers to the primary role or job function of an employee within the organization, which can affect payroll processing and the types of income that can be recorded.
  Income Types: These are specific categories of earnings that can be assigned to employees, such as bonuses, overtime, or regular salary.
  SAP Payroll Schema: The payroll schema defines how payroll is processed in SAP, including the rules for income types and principal functions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the HRBASRO036 error and implement a solution to resolve it.