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. Ensure that the amounts are correctly entered and consistent.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll schema and rules to ensure that they are correctly configured to calculate the costs. Look for any custom rules that may be causing discrepancies.
  Reprocess Payroll: If changes were made to the master data, you may need to reprocess the payroll for the affected period. This can be done using transaction code PC00_MXX_CALC (where MXX is your country-specific payroll).
  Check for Custom Code: If there are any custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll process, review them to ensure they are not causing the mismatch.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction code PC00_MXX_CEDT (where MXX is your country-specific payroll) to run consistency checks on the payroll results.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on resolving it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC for payroll processing.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and configuration for your specific country version.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRPAY00DEC057 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.