How To Fix HRPAYBR_EFD028 - Wage type &1 duplicated in table &2, in period from &3 to &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR_EFD - Message class EFD-Social

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Wage type &1 duplicated in table &2, in period from &3 to &4

What causes this issue?

The wage type &v2& was assigned with the same nature to two different
cumulation wage types. However, the system does not allow the same wage
type with the same nature assigned to the two cumulation wage types.

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?

INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

Procedure for System Administrators

In order that the wage types have different natures in each cumulation
wage type, change the nature of one of the wage types in the customizing
activity <DS:SIMG.PAY_BR_EFD08>Check table entries of wage types</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD028 - Wage type &1 duplicated in table &2, in period from &3 to &4 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD028 indicates that there is a duplication of a wage type in a specific table for a given period. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in Brazil, particularly when dealing with the EFD (Escrituração Fiscal Digital) reporting requirements.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of the same wage type being recorded multiple times in the specified table for the defined period. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries may have led to the same wage type being recorded more than once.
  Payroll Processing Issues: Errors during payroll runs may result in duplicate entries.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the payroll schema or wage type settings may lead to duplicates.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, duplicates may have been introduced.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYBR_EFD028 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to access the relevant table (as indicated in the error message) and check for duplicate entries of the specified wage type.
  
  
  Correct Data: Once duplicates are identified, you can either:
  
  Delete the duplicate entries if they are erroneous.
  Adjust the payroll results to ensure that only one entry exists for the wage type in the specified period.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll schema and wage type configuration to ensure that there are no settings that could lead to duplicate entries.
  
  
  Re-run Payroll: After correcting the data, re-run the payroll process for the affected period to ensure that the changes are reflected correctly.
  
  
  Testing: Conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new duplicates are created in subsequent payroll runs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on payroll processing and EFD reporting for Brazil to understand the requirements and best practices.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP HR expert who specializes in Brazilian payroll.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYBR_EFD028 error and ensure accurate payroll processing.