How To Fix HRCCE00PAY012 - Invalid cumulation &1 in distribution basis &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCCE00PAY - Payroll for Concurrent Employment

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Invalid cumulation &1 in distribution basis &2

What causes this issue?

Cumulation &V1& used in <DS:DE.PCCE_DIST_BASIS>distribution basis</>
&V2& does not exist.

System Response

The system does not perform distribution.

How to fix this error?

Check distribution basis &V2& in Customizing for <LS>Payroll</> under
<LS>Distribution of Person-Related Wage Types for Concurrent Employment
-> <DS:SIMG.PAY_00_CE_001>Set Up Distribution Basis for Wage Types</>
</>.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRCCE00PAY012 - Invalid cumulation &1 in distribution basis &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRCCE00PAY012, which states "Invalid cumulation &1 in distribution basis &2," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the cumulation type specified in the payroll configuration, particularly in relation to the distribution basis.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Cumulation Type: The cumulation type specified in the payroll configuration does not exist or is not valid for the distribution basis being used.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the payroll schema or in the cumulation settings for the specific payroll area.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the employee master data or payroll results can lead to this error.
  Missing Customization: If the system has been customized, there may be missing or incorrect entries in the configuration tables related to cumulation and distribution.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cumulation Types: Verify that the cumulation type specified in the payroll configuration is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration in transaction code SPRO under:
  
  Payroll -> Payroll for [Country] -> Basic Settings -> Define Cumulation Types.
  
  
  
  Review Distribution Basis: Ensure that the distribution basis is correctly defined and that it corresponds to the cumulation type being used. This can also be checked in the same configuration area.
  
  
  Validate Payroll Schema: Check the payroll schema for any errors or misconfigurations that might be causing the issue. You can do this in transaction code PE01.
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee master data for any inconsistencies or incorrect entries that might be affecting the payroll processing.
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: If possible, run a payroll simulation to identify where the error occurs and gather more context about the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), PE01 (Payroll Schema), and PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a testing environment to troubleshoot without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRCCE00PAY012 error in your SAP system.