How To Fix HRPADRUREPORTS008 - Employee has zero sum of retirement insurance basis

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADRUREPORTS - HR-RU: message class for HR RU reports

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Employee has zero sum of retirement insurance basis

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADRUREPORTS008 - Employee has zero sum of retirement insurance basis ?

  The SAP error message HRPADRUREPORTS008, which states "Employee has zero sum of retirement insurance basis," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or reporting in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system has detected that the employee in question does not have any recorded basis for retirement insurance contributions, which can be a requirement for generating certain reports or processing payroll.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The employee may not have any entries in their retirement insurance basis (e.g., no contributions recorded for the relevant period).
  Incorrect Payroll Configuration: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of retirement insurance data.
  Employee Status: The employee may be in a status that does not require retirement insurance contributions (e.g., unpaid leave, inactive status).
  Time Management Issues: If the employee has not worked or has not had any relevant time entries, this could lead to a zero basis for retirement insurance.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the employee's master data or payroll results that affect the calculation of the retirement insurance basis.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Verify the employee's master data to ensure that all relevant information regarding their employment, salary, and insurance contributions is correctly entered.
  Review Payroll Results: Check the payroll results for the employee to see if there are any entries for retirement insurance. If not, investigate why contributions were not recorded.
  Adjust Payroll Configuration: If the payroll configuration is incorrect, work with your SAP HCM consultant to adjust the settings to ensure that retirement insurance contributions are calculated correctly.
  Update Time Management Records: Ensure that the employee has the appropriate time management records that would lead to contributions being calculated.
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: Collaborate with your HR or payroll team to understand the employee's situation and determine if there are any specific reasons for the zero basis.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP's support portal may have specific notes addressing this error.
  Legal Requirements: Be aware of the legal requirements for retirement insurance contributions in your country, as this may affect how the system is configured.
  Testing in a Sandbox Environment: If changes are made to the configuration or data, it is advisable to test these changes in a sandbox environment before applying them to the production system.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP HCM for further assistance.