How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV033 - Calculation variant & is not permitted for & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEBAV - HR-BAV (CPS) Error Messages (Germany)

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Calculation variant & is not permitted for & &

What causes this issue?

The calculation variant &V1& is not permitted for the &V2& &V3&.

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?

Maintain the calculation variant &V1& for the &V2& &V3& in table T5DWE.
If the entitlement is a benefit type, the calculation variant &V1& must
also be permitted for the accompanying entitlement.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV033 - Calculation variant & is not permitted for & & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV033 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that a specific calculation variant is not permitted for the given payroll area or employee group.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Calculation Variant: The calculation variant specified in the payroll run is not valid for the employee group or payroll area being processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or calculation variants that restrict the use of certain variants for specific employee groups or payroll areas.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified calculation variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the payroll configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant payroll area and check the settings for calculation variants.
  Ensure that the calculation variant you are trying to use is allowed for the specific payroll area and employee group.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema to see if there are any restrictions or conditions that prevent the use of the specified calculation variant.
  Make necessary adjustments to the schema if required.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Calculation Variant:
  
  If the current calculation variant is not permitted, consider using a different variant that is valid for the payroll area and employee group.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the payroll run has the necessary authorizations to use the specified calculation variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message HRPAYDEBAV033.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  PE03 (Maintain Payroll Schemas)
  PE04 (Maintain Calculation Variants)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payroll calculations are processed correctly.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.