How To Fix HRPAYDEAVMG228 - A type of calculation must be entered for this ER allowance reason.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEAVMG - German Pension Reform

• Message number: 228

• Message text: A type of calculation must be entered for this ER allowance reason.

What causes this issue?

If you have selected entry <LS>Allowance Due to Reduction of SI
Contributions</> as the reason for the employer supplementary benefit,
you also have to make entries in fields <LS>Type of Calculation</> and
<LS>Use ER Allowance</>.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEAVMG228 - A type of calculation must be entered for this ER allowance reason. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEAVMG228, which states "A type of calculation must be entered for this ER allowance reason," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that a required calculation type for an employee's allowance reason has not been specified or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The allowance reason in question may not have a corresponding calculation type defined in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The employee's master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of necessary calculation types for allowances.
  Payroll Schema Issues: There may be issues with the payroll schema or rules that are not correctly configured to handle the specific allowance reason.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the allowance reason in the SAP system.
  Ensure that a calculation type is assigned to the specific allowance reason. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under Payroll > Payroll for Germany > Wage Types > Define Wage Types.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data to ensure that the allowance reason is correctly assigned and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  Make sure that the employee's infotype records (e.g., IT0014 for Recurring Payments and Deductions) are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Validate Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema to ensure that it includes the necessary rules for processing the allowance reason.
  If you have access, check the relevant payroll driver (e.g., RPCALCx0) to ensure that it is correctly set up to handle the allowance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll for the affected employee to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and allowance reasons for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PE02 (Maintain Payroll Schema), and SM30 (Table Maintenance).
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message HRPAYDEAVMG228 in your SAP system.