How To Fix HRMGE00GENERAL821 - Enter either a factor or a percentage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRMGE00GENERAL - Message Class for Management of Global Employees

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Enter either a factor or a percentage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRMGE00GENERAL821 - Enter either a factor or a percentage ?

  The SAP error message HRMGE00GENERAL821 typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) or Payroll modules when a user is trying to enter a value for a factor or percentage, but neither has been provided. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving wage types, deductions, or benefits where a calculation is required based on either a percentage or a factor.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A user attempts to save or process a record that requires either a factor or a percentage to be specified, but both fields are left blank.
  The system expects at least one of these fields to be filled in order to perform calculations or validations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered either a factor or a percentage in the relevant fields. At least one of these must be filled out.
  Review Configuration: If you are a system administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the configuration for the relevant wage types or payroll elements to ensure that the settings are correct and that the system is configured to require either a factor or a percentage.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the transaction or process you are working with.
  User Training: If this error is occurring frequently, consider providing additional training to users on how to correctly enter data in the relevant fields.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error may occur in various transaction codes related to HR and Payroll, such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context or fixes.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the inputs and configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that either a factor or a percentage is provided, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your HR or Payroll processing.