How To Fix HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_ST405 - Child name & cannot be processed by PCALZ due to &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Child name & cannot be processed by PCALZ due to &.

What causes this issue?

The child?s first or last name contains a character (for example, a
caron) that cannot be processed by PCALZ for the Payslip Tax (L16)
payslip type.

System Response

Termination of payroll and warning in IT0042

How to fix this error?

Change the child?s first name or last name in infotype 21 and maintain
the family bonus configuration again in IT0042.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_ST405 - Child name & cannot be processed by PCALZ due to &. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_ST405 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that a child's name cannot be processed by the payroll calculation (PCALZ) due to a specific issue, which is usually related to the data associated with the child.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The child's data (such as name, date of birth, or relationship to the employee) may be missing or incorrectly entered in the system.
  Data Format Issues: The format of the child's name or other related data may not meet the required standards (e.g., special characters, length).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema that are not correctly set up to handle the child's data.
  Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may not be correctly linked to the child's data, or there may be inconsistencies in the infotype records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Child Data: Review the child's data in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0021 - Family/Dependents) to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no formatting issues.
  
  
  Verify Employee Master Data: Ensure that the employee's master data is complete and correctly linked to the child's information. Check for any inconsistencies or missing entries.
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: If you have access to the payroll configuration, check the payroll schema and rules to ensure that they are set up to process dependent data correctly.
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP transaction codes like PA30 to check the infotype records for the employee and the child. You can also use transaction PU03 to run consistency checks on the payroll data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes in SAP HR, especially those related to family and dependents (e.g., Infotype 0021).
  Payroll Processing: Understand the payroll processing steps and how dependent data is integrated into payroll calculations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_ST405 error in your SAP system.