How To Fix HRPADIT_DECLARATION251 - Negative amount in box &1 &2 part &3. The amount was kept as negative

HRPADIT_DECLARATION251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADIT_DECLARATION - Messages for statements (CUD, 770, DM10...)

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Negative amount in box &1 &2 part &3. The amount was kept as negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADIT_DECLARATION251 - Negative amount in box &1 &2 part &3. The amount was kept as negative ?

  The SAP error message HRPADIT_DECLARATION251 indicates that there is a negative amount in a specific box of a declaration, which is not allowed in the context of the payroll or tax reporting process. This error typically arises during the generation of payroll declarations or reports, particularly in the context of tax declarations or social security contributions.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Values in Payroll Data: The error usually occurs when there are negative values in the payroll data that are being reported in the specified box. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Adjustments or corrections made to previous payroll periods.
  Deductions that exceed the gross amounts for certain employees.
  Incorrect configuration or data entry errors in the payroll system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the payroll schema or the specific tax reporting settings may not allow for negative amounts in certain fields.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or adjustments made in the payroll data that result in