How To Fix HRPAYBR99157 - Competence < 10/1998 FGTS collect indicator can not be 1 (on time)

HRPAYBR99157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR99 - Payroll General Messages

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Competence < 10/1998 FGTS collect indicator can not be 1 (on time)

What causes this issue?

Competence < 10/1998 FGTS collect indicator can not be 1 (in time)

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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HRPAYBR99157 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYBR99157 is related to the Brazilian payroll system, specifically concerning the FGTS (Fundo de Garantia do Tempo de Serviço) contributions. This error indicates that there is an issue with the competence date and the FGTS collect indicator.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system detects that the competence date (the period for which the payroll is being processed) is before October 1998, and the FGTS collect indicator is set to 1 (indicating that the FGTS should be collected on time). Since the FGTS regulations changed after October 1998, the system does not allow the FGTS collect indicator to be set to 1 for periods prior to this date.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Competence Date: Verify the competence date being processed. If it is indeed before October 1998, you need to adjust the FGTS collect indicator accordingly.
  
  
  Adjust the FGTS Collect Indicator: If the