How To Fix HRPANL_EN206 - Increase Std of Education payment reduction valid once per employee

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPANL_EN - Messages for NL Master Data

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Increase Std of Education payment reduction valid once per employee

What causes this issue?

You have applied for the increase standard of education payment
reduction multiple times, based on the specified start date. However,
this payment reduction can only be applied once per employee.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

To correct the error, you can complete one of the following:
Review the specified start date for the increase standard of education
activities, and correct as required
Review the selected payment reductions, and deselect reductions that are
not required

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPANL_EN206 - Increase Std of Education payment reduction valid once per employee ?

  The SAP error message HRPANL_EN206 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, specifically related to the handling of education payment reductions. This error indicates that the standard of education payment reduction can only be applied once per employee, and an attempt has been made to apply it multiple times.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Entries: The error is often triggered when there are multiple entries for the same education payment reduction for an employee in the payroll period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the payroll schema or the infotype settings that allow for multiple reductions to be processed incorrectly.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the employee's payroll records or infotypes related to education payments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Records: Check the employee's payroll records to ensure that the education payment reduction has not been entered multiple times. If it has, remove the duplicate entries.
  Adjust Payroll Configuration: If the configuration allows for multiple entries, consider adjusting the payroll schema or infotype settings to prevent this from happening in the future.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HCM functional consultant to understand the specific configuration settings related to education payment reductions.
  Testing: After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again and that the education payment reduction is applied correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Check relevant infotypes such as IT0015 (Additional Payments) or IT0014 (Recurring Payments and Deductions) to ensure that the entries are correct.
  Payroll Schema: Review the payroll schema (e.g., PCRs) to understand how the education payment reductions are processed.
  SAP Notes: Look for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Exits: If custom logic is implemented, check any user exits or enhancements that might affect the processing of education payment reductions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a qualified SAP consultant for further assistance.