How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV211 - Bonus & with calculation variant & does not exist on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Bonus & with calculation variant & does not exist on &

What causes this issue?

No bonus is maintained for this benefit type with the calculation
variant.

System Response

The pension calculation is terminated since the coding is not
consistent.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the benefit type in table T5DWZ.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV211 - Bonus & with calculation variant & does not exist on & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV211 typically relates to issues in the payroll processing, specifically concerning bonus payments and calculation variants. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific calculation variant for the bonus that is being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Calculation Variant: The calculation variant for the bonus is not defined in the system or is not assigned to the relevant payroll area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the payroll schema or the bonus payment may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or infotypes related to the employee or the bonus payment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the calculation variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Calculation Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE02 (Schema Maintenance) and check if the calculation variant for the bonus is defined.
  Ensure that the calculation variant is correctly assigned to the payroll area.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in the payroll schema (transaction code PE01) to ensure that the bonus calculation is correctly set up.
  Check if the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0015 for additional payments) are correctly maintained for the employee.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the employee's master data is complete and accurate. Check for any missing or incorrect entries in the relevant infotypes.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process the payroll for bonuses.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and bonus payments for any specific configurations or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PE02 (Schema Maintenance), PE01 (Schema), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Driver).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to payroll processing and bonus calculations.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPAYDEBAV211 error message.