How To Fix HRPADCN211 - Deduction amount cannot be 0 or empty

HRPADCN211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADCN - Message class China Master Data

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Deduction amount cannot be 0 or empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADCN211 - Deduction amount cannot be 0 or empty ?

  The SAP error message HRPADCN211, which states "Deduction amount cannot be 0 or empty," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee benefits management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that a deduction amount that is required for a specific payroll or benefits entry is either not provided (empty) or is set to zero, which is not acceptable according to the system's validation rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Deduction Amount: The deduction amount field is left blank when it should have a value.
  Zero Deduction Amount: The deduction amount is explicitly set to zero, which is not allowed for certain deductions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll or benefits module that require a minimum deduction amount.
  Data Entry Errors: Mistakes during data entry can lead to this error, such as forgetting to input a value or incorrectly calculating the deduction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the deduction