How To Fix HRCCE00PAY038 - There is a carry-forward wage type in this period: &1, amount &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRCCE00PAY - Payroll for Concurrent Employment

• Message number: 038

• Message text: There is a carry-forward wage type in this period: &1, amount &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRCCE00PAY038 - There is a carry-forward wage type in this period: &1, amount &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRCCE00PAY038 indicates that there is a carry-forward wage type in the payroll period being processed. This typically occurs when there are wage types that have been carried forward from a previous period, and the system is unable to process the payroll due to these carry-forward amounts.
  Cause:
  
  Carry-Forward Wage Types: The error arises when there are wage types that have been carried forward from a previous payroll period. This could be due to various reasons, such as adjustments, corrections, or specific payroll configurations.
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll schema or the configuration of wage types may not be set up correctly to handle carry-forward amounts.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the infotypes related to payroll that could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Payroll Data: Check the payroll results for the employee in question. Look for any carry-forward wage types and verify their amounts.
  Adjust Wage Types: If the carry-forward amounts are incorrect, you may need to adjust them in the previous payroll period or correct the entries in the current period.
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll schema and configuration for wage types to ensure that they are set up correctly to handle carry-forward amounts.
  Run Payroll Simulation: Before running the actual payroll, perform a simulation to identify any issues with carry-forward wage types.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and carry-forward wage types for specific guidance.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or customizations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Check relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0008 for Basic Pay, IT0014 for Recurring Payments/Deductions) to ensure that all data is accurate and complete.
  Payroll Control Record: Ensure that the payroll control record is set correctly for the period in question.
  SAP Notes: Look for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll calculation) and PC00_MXX_CEDT (for payroll results) to analyze payroll results and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.