How To Fix HRPAYBE_DMFA045 - Reduction of activation contribution can be applied only for 4 quarters

HRPAYBE_DMFA045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBE_DMFA - DMFA messages

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Reduction of activation contribution can be applied only for 4 quarters

What causes this issue?

You have tried to apply the reduction of the
<DS:TX.P12_ACTIV_CONTRIB>activation contribution</> by 40% for more
than 4 quarters but this reduced contribution can only be applied only
for 4 consecutive quarters.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can only select value 1 (<ZK>Compulsory Training</>) in the
<ZK>Training</> field of the <ZK>Social Insurance </>(<ZH>0100</>)
infotype for 4 consecutive quarters. Therefore, change the infotype's
record accordingly and execute the payroll again for the concerned
employee.

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 HRPAYBE_DMFA045 - Reduction of activation contribution can be applied only for 4 quarters ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBE_DMFA045, which states that "Reduction of activation contribution can be applied only for 4 quarters," typically relates to the Belgian payroll system and is associated with the management of social security contributions, particularly in the context of reduced activation contributions.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when there is an attempt to apply a reduction in activation contributions beyond the allowed limit of four quarters. In Belgium, there are specific regulations governing the duration for which reduced activation contributions can be applied, and exceeding this limit will trigger this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Contribution Periods: Review the employee's contribution history to ensure that the reduction has not already been applied for four quarters. If it has, you will need to revert to the standard contribution rates.
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Configuration: If the reduction is still valid but has been incorrectly configured in the payroll system, you may need to