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

HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_ST405 - Overview

• 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.

HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_ST405 - Details

• 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