How To Fix HRPAY00DEC057 - Total Cost mismatch between B1 and BA entries (Cost &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY00DEC - XDEC: Messages

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Total Cost mismatch between B1 and BA entries (Cost &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY00DEC057 - Total Cost mismatch between B1 and BA entries (Cost &1) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY00DEC057 indicates a total cost mismatch between the B1 (Basic Pay) and BA (Bonus/Additional Payments) entries in the payroll processing. This error typically arises during the payroll run when the system detects that the total costs calculated for an employee do not match between these two components.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or inconsistent data entries in the payroll infotypes (e.g., infotype 0008 for Basic Pay and infotype 0015 for Additional Payments).
  
  Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration in the payroll schema or rules that calculate the costs.
  Changes in Master Data: Changes made to employee master data after the payroll period has been locked or processed.
  Custom Enhancements: Custom code or enhancements that may interfere with the standard payroll calculations.
  Time Evaluation Issues: Problems in time evaluation that affect the calculation of wages and bonuses.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotype Entries: Review the entries in infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) and infotype 0015 (Additional Payments) for the affected employee.