How To Fix HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_ST320 - Termination; more than one severance pay in payroll period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_ST - Message Class for Tax Calculation in ABAP-OO

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Termination; more than one severance pay in payroll period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_ST320 - Termination; more than one severance pay in payroll period ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_ST320 indicates that there is an issue with the payroll processing related to severance pay. Specifically, it means that there is more than one severance payment being processed for the same payroll period, which is not allowed according to the payroll rules set in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Severance Payments: The primary cause of this error is that the payroll run has detected more than one entry for severance pay (e.g., infotype 0015 or similar) for the same employee in the same payroll period.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been incorrect or duplicate entries made in the employee's payroll data, leading to multiple severance payments being recorded.
  Configuration Issues: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly to handle multiple severance payments, or the rules governing severance payments may not be aligned with the business requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Data: Check the employee's payroll data for the relevant period. Look for multiple entries in the infotype that handles severance pay (e.g., infotype 0015 for "Severance Pay").
  Correct Duplicate Entries: If you find duplicate entries, correct or delete the unnecessary ones to ensure that only one severance payment is recorded for the payroll period in question.
  Check Payroll Configuration: Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly to handle severance payments. This may involve consulting with your SAP HR configuration team or reviewing the relevant documentation.
  Run Payroll Again: After making the necessary corrections, re-run the payroll process for the affected period to see if the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0015 (Severance Pay): This infotype is used to manage severance payments in SAP HR. Ensure that it is correctly populated and that there are no conflicting entries.
  Payroll Control Record: Check the payroll control record to ensure that it is set up correctly for the payroll run.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling severance payments in payroll.
  Testing: After resolving the issue, consider testing the payroll run in a development or quality assurance environment before executing it in production to ensure that the changes have resolved the error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.