How To Fix HRPADIN01168 - Interim Bonus check box not ticked while Reason indicates 'Interim Bonus'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADIN01 - HR IN: Message class for HR India - Master Data

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Interim Bonus check box not ticked while Reason indicates 'Interim Bonus'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADIN01168 - Interim Bonus check box not ticked while Reason indicates 'Interim Bonus' ?

  The SAP error message HRPADIN01168 indicates that the "Interim Bonus" checkbox is not ticked in the system, even though the reason for the payment indicates that it should be an interim bonus. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module, particularly when dealing with bonus payments.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly to handle interim bonuses. The system expects the interim bonus checkbox to be ticked when the reason for the payment is set to 'Interim Bonus'.
  Data Entry Error: During the payroll processing or data entry, the checkbox may have been inadvertently left unticked.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or logic in place, they may not be correctly handling the interim bonus scenario.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the SPRO transaction).
  Ensure that the interim bonus is correctly configured in the payroll schema and that the checkbox is set to be ticked when the reason is 'Interim Bonus'.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data to ensure that the interim bonus reason is correctly assigned.
  If necessary, update the employee's data to reflect the correct reason for the payment.
  
  
  
  Manual Adjustment:
  
  If the checkbox is not ticked due to a data entry error, you can manually tick the "Interim Bonus" checkbox in the relevant payroll processing screen before executing the payroll run.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the interim bonus is processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to interim bonuses and payroll processing for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights into interim bonus processing.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user processing payroll has the necessary authorizations to make changes to payroll data and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPADIN01168 error and ensure that interim bonuses are processed correctly in your SAP system.