How To Fix HRITFAU052 - Employee HECS/SFSS contribution exists in infotype 0188

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRITFAU - Message class for New Infotype Framework (Australia)

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Employee HECS/SFSS contribution exists in infotype 0188

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRITFAU052 - Employee HECS/SFSS contribution exists in infotype 0188 ?

  The SAP error message HRITFAU052 indicates that there is an existing HECS (Higher Education Contribution Scheme) or SFSS (Student Financial Supplement Scheme) contribution for an employee in infotype 0188. This infotype is used to store information related to student loan contributions in the Australian payroll system.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  An attempt is made to create or modify a record in infotype 0188 for an employee who already has an existing HECS/SFSS contribution recorded.
  There may be a conflict in the data being entered, such as overlapping contribution periods or incorrect data entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view the employee's infotype 0188 records.
  Verify if there are existing HECS/SFSS contributions for the employee. If there are, you may need to adjust or delete the existing record before creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Adjust Contribution Periods:
  
  If the existing contribution overlaps with the new one you are trying to enter, you may need to adjust the start and end dates of the contributions to ensure they do not conflict.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing Records:
  
  If the existing record is incorrect or no longer needed, you can delete it. Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make such changes.
  If the record needs to be modified, make the necessary changes to the existing infotype 0188 entry.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines regarding HECS/SFSS contributions to ensure compliance with the rules and regulations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or HR department for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0188: This infotype is specifically used for managing HECS/SFSS contributions in the Australian payroll system.
  HECS/SFSS Contributions: These are mandatory contributions for employees who have taken out student loans under the Australian government schemes. The contributions are deducted from the employee's salary based on their income level.
  SAP Transactions: Familiarize yourself with relevant SAP transactions such as PA20, PA30, and PA40 (for personnel actions) to manage employee data effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRITFAU052 error and manage HECS/SFSS contributions for employees correctly.