How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV113 - Minimum employment years must be less than maximum employment years

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Minimum employment years must be less than maximum employment years

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV113 - Minimum employment years must be less than maximum employment years ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV113 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of employment years in the payroll or benefits module. Specifically, it means that the minimum employment years specified in a certain configuration must be less than the maximum employment years. This error typically arises in the context of defining eligibility criteria for benefits, payroll calculations, or other HR-related configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The most common cause is a misconfiguration in the eligibility criteria for benefits or payroll settings where the minimum employment years are set to a value that is equal to or greater than the maximum employment years.
  Data Entry Error: Incorrect data entry in the relevant infotypes or configuration tables can also lead to this error.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate employment years, they may not be correctly handling the minimum and maximum values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Look for the settings related to benefits eligibility, payroll parameters, or any other relevant area where employment years are defined.
  Ensure that the minimum employment years are set to a value that is less than the maximum employment years.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entries:
  
  Review the infotypes (such as IT 0000, IT 0001, etc.) for the employees involved to ensure that the employment years are correctly entered.
  Make sure that there are no discrepancies in the data that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test run of the payroll or benefits calculation to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and data entries, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), PA30 (for employee data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll processing).
  Infotypes: Understand the relevant infotypes that may be involved in the calculation of employment years, such as IT 0000 (Actions), IT 0001 (Organizational Assignment), and others.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDEBAV113 error and ensure that your SAP system is configured correctly for payroll and benefits processing.