How To Fix HRPAY99LOAN057 - Amount for payment &1 from &2 could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99LOAN - International Payroll: Company Loans

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Amount for payment &1 from &2 could not be determined

What causes this issue?

After the loan repayment &V1& of &V2& further repayments are still
outstanding. The system cannot decide whether
the later repayments should
be taken into account when calculating default values for the amount of
repayment &V1&. Therefore, the system cannot determine any default
values.

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?

Check the date of the payments or enter the required amount yourself.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99LOAN057 - Amount for payment &1 from &2 could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99LOAN057 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, specifically related to loan payments or deductions. The message indicates that the system was unable to determine the amount for payment from a specific source.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the loan payment or deduction may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entries in the employee's master data or payroll infotypes related to loans.
  Inconsistent Data: The data in the relevant tables may be inconsistent or missing, leading to the inability to calculate the payment amount.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be correctly configured to handle the loan deductions or payments.
  Time Constraints: The payroll period may not be correctly defined, or the loan payment may not be applicable for the current payroll run.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for loan payments in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined in the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0014 for loans).
  Verify Employee Data: Check the employee's master data and payroll infotypes to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Review Payroll Schema: Ensure that the payroll schema being used includes the necessary logic to calculate loan payments. You may need to consult with a payroll expert or SAP consultant to verify this.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like PU03 (for consistency checks) to identify any inconsistencies in the payroll data.
  Check Payroll Period: Ensure that the payroll period is correctly defined and that the loan payment is applicable for the current payroll run.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the payroll process to identify where the calculation is failing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and PU03 (Check Consistency).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and loan management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates to resolve known issues.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or an SAP consultant who specializes in payroll processing.