How To Fix HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_ST321 - Termination; negative base cannot be processed further

HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_ST321 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 321

• Message text: Termination; negative base cannot be processed further

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HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_ST321 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_ST321 with the description "Termination; negative base cannot be processed further" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when there is an issue with the payroll results for an employee who has been terminated. This error indicates that there is a negative value in a payroll component that cannot be processed further, which is often related to the termination of an employee.
  Causes:
  
  Negative Payroll Results: The error usually arises when there are negative values in the payroll results for an employee who has been terminated. This can happen if there are adjustments or corrections made to the payroll that result in negative amounts.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of payroll components or wage types that allow for negative values.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors during the payroll processing or termination process can lead to incorrect values being