How To Fix HRPAY99OC101 - Only payroll type 'S' is allowed for supplemental payments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAY99OC - International payroll accounting, off-cycle

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Only payroll type 'S' is allowed for supplemental payments

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAY99OC101 - Only payroll type 'S' is allowed for supplemental payments ?

  The SAP error message HRPAY99OC101 indicates that there is an issue with the payroll type being used for supplemental payments in the payroll processing module. Specifically, the error states that only payroll type 'S' (Supplemental) is allowed for these types of payments.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  A payroll type other than 'S' is being used for a supplemental payment. This could happen if the configuration or the payroll processing logic is incorrectly set up.
  The payroll type for the employee or the specific payroll run is not correctly defined or is set to a different type (e.g., 'N' for normal payroll).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the payroll configuration settings in SAP and ensure that the payroll type for supplemental payments is set to 'S'.
  Verify that the payroll type assigned to the employee or the payroll run is indeed 'S'.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Processing Logic:
  
  If you are using custom payroll processing logic (e.g., custom schemas or rules), ensure that they are correctly handling supplemental payments and are not inadvertently assigning a different payroll type.
  
  
  
  Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data to ensure that the payroll type is correctly set. You can do this by navigating to the employee's infotype (e.g., IT0001 - Organizational Assignment) and confirming the payroll type.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll for the employee to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and supplemental payments for any additional insights or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects multiple employees.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Supplemental Payments: These are additional payments made to employees outside of their regular payroll cycle, often for bonuses, commissions, or other one-time payments.
  Payroll Types in SAP: Different payroll types are used to categorize payments, such as 'N' for normal payroll, 'S' for supplemental, etc. Understanding these types is crucial for correct payroll processing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates to the payroll processing logic.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAY99OC101 error in your SAP payroll processing.