How To Fix HRIESP038 - CHECK: Cumulative negative taxable pay

HRIESP038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRIESP - SMART PAYE

• Message number: 038

• Message text: CHECK: Cumulative negative taxable pay

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRIESP038 - CHECK: Cumulative negative taxable pay ?

  The SAP error message HRIESP038, which states "CHECK: Cumulative negative taxable pay," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy in the cumulative taxable pay for an employee, which has resulted in a negative value. This situation can arise due to various reasons, such as incorrect payroll data, adjustments, or retroactive changes.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Payroll Data: Errors in the input data for payroll processing, such as incorrect wage types or amounts.
  Retroactive Accounting: Changes made to previous payroll periods that result in negative cumulative values.
  Overpayments or Adjustments: If an employee was overpaid in a previous period and adjustments are made, it can lead to negative taxable pay.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of wage types or payroll schemas that do not handle cumulative values correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Payroll Data: Check the payroll results for the employee in question. Look for any discrepancies in wage