How To Fix HRPAYDEAVMG167 - Error in grantable employee contribution

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEAVMG167 - Error in grantable employee contribution ?

  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 payroll run from processing contributions as expected.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the payroll schema and wage types to ensure they are set up correctly for grantable contributions.
  Verify Employee Data: Ensure that all necessary employee data is complete and accurate. Check the relevant infotypes for any missing or incorrect information.
  Review Eligibility: Confirm that the employee meets all eligibility criteria for the contributions being processed. This may involve checking company policies or benefit plans.
  Run Payroll Simulation: Use the payroll simulation feature to identify where the error occurs and to test changes before running the actual payroll.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  Engage SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it appears to be a system bug or requires deeper technical intervention.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide fixes or additional guidance related to this error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a testing environment to avoid impacting live payroll processing while troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the HRPAYDEAVMG167 error in SAP.