How To Fix HRGB_GBSXP079 - SMP payment; No SSP paid during SMP week (&1 - &2), so SMP paid on &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_GBSXP - Message for GBSXP

• Message number: 079

• Message text: SMP payment; No SSP paid during SMP week (&1 - &2), so SMP paid on &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRGB_GBSXP079 - SMP payment; No SSP paid during SMP week (&1 - &2), so SMP paid on &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRGB_GBSXP079 indicates that there is an issue with Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) calculations in the payroll process. Specifically, it states that no Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) was paid during the SMP week specified (between the dates &1 and &2), which results in the system paying SMP on the specified date &3.
  Cause:
  
  
  No SSP Payment: The primary cause of this error is that the employee did not receive any SSP during the specified SMP week. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The employee was not eligible for SSP.
  The employee did not meet the qualifying conditions for SSP.
  There may have been an error in the payroll processing that resulted in no SSP being calculated.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the rules governing SMP and SSP calculations.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data in the employee's records, such as absence types or pay rates, could lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Employee Records: Check the employee's absence records to ensure that they were eligible for SSP during the specified period. Verify that the absence types are correctly configured and that the employee's details are accurate.
  
  
  Check Payroll Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings for SMP and SSP to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes checking the relevant payroll schemas and rules.
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: If possible, run a payroll simulation for the affected period to identify any discrepancies in the calculations. This can help pinpoint where the issue lies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to SMP and SSP calculations for any specific guidance or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or updates that address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SMP and SSP Regulations: Familiarize yourself with the UK regulations regarding Statutory Maternity Pay and Statutory Sick Pay, as these will impact how the payroll system calculates payments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error message.
  Testing Environment: If you have a testing environment, replicate the issue there to experiment with different configurations without affecting live payroll processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.