How To Fix HRPAYDE_0700017 - Continuing employer contribution may not be filled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDE_0700 - Messages for Infotype 0700 (Electronic Data Exchange)

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Continuing employer contribution may not be filled

What causes this issue?

The employer contribution is not reimbursed by the responsible health
insurance. The ?Continued Pay Employer Contribution? field must not be
filled in.

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?

Delete the entry in the ?Continued Pay Employer Contribution? field.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDE_0700017 - Continuing employer contribution may not be filled ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDE_0700017, which translates to "Continuing employer contribution may not be filled," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly in the German payroll system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the employer contribution data that has been entered for an employee.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The employer contribution field may have been incorrectly filled or left filled when it should not be.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the payroll schema or in the infotype settings that governs employer contributions.
  Infotype Settings: The relevant infotype (e.g., IT 0015 for additional payments or IT 0580 for employer contributions) may not be set up correctly.
  Payroll Status: The payroll status of the employee may not allow for changes to be made to employer contributions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Entry: Review the entries made in the relevant infotype for the employee. Ensure that the employer contribution field is either left blank or filled correctly according to the payroll requirements.
  Review Infotype Configuration: Check the configuration of the infotype related to employer contributions. Ensure that the settings align with the business requirements and that the fields are correctly defined.
  Consult Payroll Schema: If you have access to the payroll schema, review it to ensure that the logic for employer contributions is correctly implemented and that there are no conflicting rules.
  Correct Payroll Status: Ensure that the employee's payroll status allows for the changes you are trying to make. If necessary, reset the payroll status or run the payroll process again.
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to see if the error persists. This will help confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and employer contributions to ensure compliance with legal and organizational requirements.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYDE_0700017 error message in your SAP system.