How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV173 - RC & from feature & for special rule ded./bonuses personnel number &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 173

• Message text: RC & from feature & for special rule ded./bonuses personnel number &

What causes this issue?

As part of the pension calculation for personnel number &V3&, bonuses
and deductions should be calculated on pension benefits. Special rules
can be defined for these rules and they are assigned in feature &V2&.
Feature &V& returned the value &V1&. This either means that a problem
has occurred or that the error was intentionally triggered from the
feature. (Note: It is not an error if no return value is determined
from a correct feature. This means that no special rules apply,
therefore, no return value must be generated).

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?

Correct the error in feature &V2& (transaction <DS:TRAN.PE03>PE03</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

Explanation of return code:
RC=1 Error must not occur for feature; contact SAP Hotline
RC=2 <DS:NA.P0602>Error triggered by operation ERROR</>
RC=4 <DS:NA.P0604>The feature has not been activated</>
RC=5 Table T5249D contains the invalid ID for the feature; contact the
SAP Hotline
RC=6 <DS:NA.P0606>The feature was called incorrectly</>
RC=7 <DS:NA.P0607>The feature was called incorrectly</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV173 - RC & from feature & for special rule ded./bonuses personnel number & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV173 typically relates to issues in the payroll processing, particularly concerning deductions or bonuses for a specific personnel number. This error can arise due to various reasons, including incorrect configuration in the payroll schema, missing or incorrect entries in the relevant infotypes, or issues with the feature settings.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll schema may not be correctly configured to handle the specific deductions or bonuses for the personnel number in question.
  Missing Infotype Data: Required infotype data (like IT0008 for basic pay, IT0014 for recurring payments/deductions, etc.) may be missing or incorrectly maintained for the employee.
  Feature Settings: The feature that determines how deductions and bonuses are processed may not be set up correctly or may not be applicable to the employee's personnel number.
  Special Rules: If there are special rules defined for deductions or bonuses, they may not be correctly applied or may not exist for the specific personnel number.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Infotype Data: Verify that all necessary infotypes for the employee are correctly maintained. Ensure that the relevant data for deductions and bonuses is present and accurate.
  Review Payroll Schema: Check the payroll schema to ensure that it is configured to handle the specific deductions or bonuses. Look for any custom rules that may need to be adjusted.
  Examine Feature Settings: Review the feature settings related to deductions and bonuses. Ensure that the feature is correctly set up and applicable to the employee's personnel number.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  Testing: If changes are made, run a test payroll for the affected personnel number to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee data.
  Debugging: If necessary, you can debug the payroll process to identify where the error is occurring.
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team: Collaborate with your HR or payroll team to ensure that all necessary configurations and data entries are correct.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or consult with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.