How To Fix HRPAYDEAVMG167 - Error in grantable employee contribution

HRPAYDEAVMG167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEAVMG - German Pension Reform

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Error in grantable employee contribution

What causes this issue?

A grantable employee contribution was entered for a module for which a
grantable employee contribution cannot be entered.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYDEAVMG167 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEAVMG167, which indicates "Error in grantable employee contribution," typically arises in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error is related to issues with employee contributions that are supposed to be grantable, often in the context of benefits or deductions.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll schema or the specific wage types may not be configured correctly, leading to discrepancies in the calculation of employee contributions.
  Missing Data: Required data for the employee, such as eligibility for certain benefits or contributions, may be missing or incorrectly entered in the system.
  Incorrect Infotypes: The relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic pay, infotype 0014 for recurring payments and deductions) may not be populated correctly.
  Eligibility Criteria: The employee may not meet the eligibility criteria for the specific contribution or benefit being processed.
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up correctly, preventing the