How To Fix HRPAY00DEC023 - Negative Payments ('NP' T7PBSDEC_WTGRP) don't include wage type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY00DEC - XDEC: Messages

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Negative Payments ('NP' T7PBSDEC_WTGRP) don't include wage type &1

What causes this issue?

Table RT contains a Gross Payment wage type &V1& that has a negative
amount against it.

System Response

Negative Payments are not allowed unless they have been identified as
such. The Negative Payment that have not been identified as such will
lead to an error message for this employee and they will be rejected
from payroll/conversion processing.

How to fix this error?

Negative Payments are not SAP recommended Best Payroll Practice and so
any wage types used in this manner have to be identified using the XDEC
Wage Type Grouping "NP" in table T7PBSDEC_WTGRP.

Procedure for System Administrators

Add the Wage Type to the definition of the Wage Type Grouping 'NP' in
T7PBSDEC_WTGRP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY00DEC023 - Negative Payments ('NP' T7PBSDEC_WTGRP) don't include wage type &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY00DEC023 indicates that there is an issue with negative payments (NP) in the payroll processing, specifically related to wage types. This error typically arises when a wage type that is expected to be included in a negative payment is not present in the relevant configuration or payroll results.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Wage Type Configuration: The wage type specified in the error message is not configured to be included in negative payments. This could be due to incorrect settings in the wage type configuration or the payroll schema.
  Incorrect Payroll Results: The payroll results for the employee may not have the necessary wage type recorded, which is required for processing negative payments.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the employee's master data or payroll data that prevent the wage type from being processed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code V_T7PBSDEC_WTGRP in SAP.
  Verify that the wage type in question is included in the configuration for negative payments. If it is missing, you may need to add it to the appropriate group.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Results:
  
  Use transaction PC_PAYRESULT to check the payroll results for the employee in question.
  Ensure that the wage type is present in the payroll results. If it is missing, you may need to reprocess the payroll for that period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Schema:
  
  If the wage type is not being processed correctly, review the payroll schema to ensure that it is set up to handle negative payments appropriately.
  You may need to consult with your SAP HR functional consultant to make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the employee's master data is complete and accurate, particularly in relation to the wage types assigned to them.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll for the employee to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Negative Payments: These are typically used to reverse payments made to employees, such as in cases of overpayment or corrections.
  Wage Types: In SAP HR, wage types are used to categorize different types of payments and deductions. Each wage type has specific characteristics and configurations that determine how they are processed in payroll.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling negative payments.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll processing.