How To Fix HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_ST503 - Favored special payment (&) > effective sixth (&), with &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 503

• Message text: Favored special payment (&) > effective sixth (&), with &

What causes this issue?

In total, with reference to the calendar year, too great a portion of
the special payment &V1& was taxed at a favored rate (EStG ?67 Para. 1).

System Response

The system terminates payroll for this person.

How to fix this error?

For the period &V4&, enter the default sixth (/4JX) with the amount of
the effective sixth (/4JW) &V2& in infotype 0015. Run payroll for this
person again with forced retroactive accounting for the period &V3&.
If you know that after the stated period &V4& further special payments
were made, enter the default sixth (/4JX) in infotype 0014 for every
period of the calendar year as of &V4&.
If the person leaves the company, enter the default sixth of the
mentioned month of &V4& up to and including the month of leaving in
infotype 0014.

Procedure for System Administrators

For more information, see SAP Note 2853953.

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_ST503 - Favored special payment (&) > effective sixth (&), with & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYAT_PAYROLL_ST503 typically relates to payroll processing in the SAP HR module, specifically in the context of special payments. The error message indicates that there is an issue with a favored special payment that is not effective for the specified period.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Effective Date: The special payment may not be valid for the specified effective date. This could happen if the payment is set up with a validity period that does not include the current payroll period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll settings or in the special payment types that are causing the system to not recognize the payment as valid.
  Master Data Issues: Employee master data may not be correctly set up to allow for the special payment, such as missing infotypes or incorrect entries.
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up correctly for the period in question, preventing the processing of certain payments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Effective Dates: Verify the effective dates of the special payment in the configuration. Ensure that the payment is valid for the payroll period you are processing.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the special payment in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up correctly in the relevant payroll schema and that all necessary parameters are defined.
  Validate Master Data: Review the employee's master data to ensure that all relevant infotypes are correctly filled out and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  Examine Payroll Control Record: Check the payroll control record for the period in question to ensure it is open and configured correctly for processing payroll.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and special payments for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that address specific issues or provide guidance on configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and SM37 (Job Monitoring) to investigate and resolve issues.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that the special payment is processed correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR expert or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.