How To Fix HRBENCAPAYROLL001 - Unable to set YMPE option with feature PYMPE; barea: &1 bplan: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBENCAPAYROLL -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Unable to set YMPE option with feature PYMPE; barea: &1 bplan: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBENCAPAYROLL001 - Unable to set YMPE option with feature PYMPE; barea: &1 bplan: &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRBENCAPAYROLL001 indicates that there is an issue with setting the Yearly Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE) option in the payroll process. This error typically arises when the system is unable to determine the correct YMPE values based on the specified feature (in this case, PYMPE) and the parameters provided (like barea and bplan).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The feature PYMPE may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the feature that define how the YMPE should be calculated based on the business area (barea) and benefit plan (bplan).
  Missing Data: The necessary data for the specified business area and benefit plan may not be maintained in the system. This could include missing entries in the relevant tables that store YMPE values.
  Version Issues: There may be discrepancies between the version of the payroll schema being used and the configuration of the YMPE feature.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the payroll run may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data or features.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Feature Configuration:
  
  Go to the feature PYMPE in the SAP system (transaction code PE03).
  Ensure that the feature is correctly configured for the relevant business area and benefit plan. Verify that the logic for determining the YMPE is correctly implemented.
  
  
  
  Maintain Required Data:
  
  Check the relevant tables (like T5A0A, T5A0B, etc.) to ensure that the YMPE values for the specified business area and benefit plan are maintained.
  If necessary, update these tables with the correct YMPE values.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Ensure that the payroll schema being used is compatible with the YMPE feature. You may need to consult with your SAP payroll consultant to verify this.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the payroll process has the necessary authorizations to access the feature and the related data.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring the YMPE feature.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to payroll configuration and the specific feature PYMPE for more detailed information on its usage and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message HRBENCAPAYROLL001 and successfully set the YMPE option in your payroll processing.