How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV073 - Invalid increase type & (neither increase nor attibution time)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Invalid increase type & (neither increase nor attibution time)

What causes this issue?

The pension calculation program recognizes the 'normal' increase and
the attributable period as the increase. The control entries are
identified by the increase type:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

1=Attributable period
2=Increase
The system has tried to read the control entries with a invalid
increase type &V1&.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV073 - Invalid increase type & (neither increase nor attibution time) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV073 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the increase type specified in the payroll run, specifically that the increase type is invalid because it is neither recognized as an increase nor as an attribution time.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Increase Type: The increase type specified in the payroll run does not match any of the predefined increase types in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the payroll schema or in the infotype settings that define how increases are processed.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the employee master data or payroll infotypes can lead to this error.
  Missing Customization: If the increase type is a custom type, it may not have been properly defined or activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Increase Type: Verify the increase type being used in the payroll run. Ensure that it is a valid type defined in the system.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the payroll schema (e.g., in transaction code PE01) to ensure that the increase types are correctly defined and mapped.
  Correct Data Entry: Review the employee master data and payroll infotypes (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic pay) to ensure that the increase type is entered correctly.
  Consult Documentation: If the increase type is custom, consult the documentation or the developer who created it to ensure it is properly configured in the system.
  Testing: After making changes, run a test payroll to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PE01: Payroll Schema
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  
  
  Infotypes: 
  
  Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) is commonly associated with payroll increases.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for payroll processing and increase types to understand the expected configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.