How To Fix HRPAYBR_EFD860 - Payroll event with payment identifier &1 has a negative value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYBR_EFD - Message class EFD-Social

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Payroll event with payment identifier &1 has a negative value

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Review your wage type customizations.
Make sure that there are no errors in the payroll run.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD860 - Payroll event with payment identifier &1 has a negative value ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYBR_EFD860 Payroll event with payment identifier &1 has a negative value typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in Brazil, particularly when dealing with the EFD (Escrituração Fiscal Digital) reporting requirements. This error indicates that there is a payroll event associated with a specific payment identifier that has a negative value, which is not acceptable in the context of payroll reporting.
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Payroll Amounts: The most common cause of this error is that there are payroll events (like deductions, adjustments, or corrections) that result in a negative payment amount. This could happen due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration of payroll rules.
  Manual entries that lead to negative values.
  Adjustments or corrections that were not properly accounted for.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Errors during data entry or processing that result in negative values being recorded for payroll events.
  
  
  Incorrect Payroll Processing: Issues during the payroll run that may lead to incorrect calculations, resulting in negative values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Payroll Events: Check the payroll events associated with the payment identifier mentioned in the error message. Look for any entries that have negative values and investigate why they are negative.
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Configuration: If the negative values are due to configuration issues, review and adjust the payroll rules and settings to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  Correct Data Entries: If the negative values are due to manual data entry errors, correct those entries in the system.
  
  
  Reprocess Payroll: After making the necessary corrections, reprocess the payroll to ensure that all calculations are accurate and that no negative values remain.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support resources for specific guidance on handling payroll events and EFD reporting in Brazil.
  
  
  Engage SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration and data in your system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EFD Reporting: The EFD is a digital tax reporting system in Brazil that requires accurate payroll data. Ensure that your payroll data complies with the EFD requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates and patches that could resolve the issue.
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a testing environment to analyze the root cause without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.