How To Fix HRGB_GBSXP209 - SMP Error; On &1, lower rate wks paid before &2 upper rate wks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRGB_GBSXP - Message for GBSXP

• Message number: 209

• Message text: SMP Error; On &1, lower rate wks paid before &2 upper rate wks

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRGB_GBSXP209 - SMP Error; On &1, lower rate wks paid before &2 upper rate wks ?

  The SAP error message HRGB_GBSXP209 indicates an issue related to the payment of wage types in the context of the Global Benefits and Payroll (GBSXP) module. Specifically, it suggests that there is a discrepancy in the payment of lower rate weeks before the upper rate weeks for a specific employee or payroll period.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when the payroll processing logic encounters a situation where:
  
  An employee has been paid at a lower rate for a certain number of weeks, but the system is trying to process or calculate payments for weeks that should be at a higher rate.
  The configuration or rules governing the wage types and their respective rates may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in how the payroll is calculated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of wage types in the payroll schema. Ensure that the rules for lower and upper rate weeks are correctly defined.
  Verify that the wage types are correctly assigned to the employee's payroll area and that the rates are set up as intended.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Review the employee's master data to ensure that the correct wage types and rates are assigned.
  Look for any changes in the employee's pay structure that may have occurred during the payroll period.
  
  
  
  Analyze Payroll Results:
  
  Use transaction codes like PC_PAYRESULT or similar to analyze the payroll results for the employee in question. Look for any anomalies in the wage type payments.
  Check if there are any overrides or manual entries that could have affected the payroll calculation.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Periods:
  
  If necessary, adjust the payroll periods to ensure that the lower rate weeks are processed correctly before the upper rate weeks.
  Ensure that the payroll run is executed in the correct sequence.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the GBSXP module for any specific guidelines or known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, run a test payroll for the affected employee to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance. They may have additional insights or patches that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and PC_PAYRESULT (Display Payroll Results).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on payroll processing and configuration in the GBSXP module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.