How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV267 - Either set direct deduction or enter a gross deduction wage type

HRPAYDEBAV267 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 267

• Message text: Either set direct deduction or enter a gross deduction wage type

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HRPAYDEBAV267 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV267 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of deductions in the payroll process. Specifically, it suggests that either a direct deduction needs to be set, or a gross deduction wage type must be entered. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payroll configuration for deductions may not be set up correctly. This could mean that the system does not know how to process the deduction for the employee.
  Incorrect Wage Type: The wage type for the deduction may not be defined properly, or it may not be linked to the correct payroll schema.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in the employee's payroll infotype (e.g., infotype 0014 for recurring payments and deductions).
  Direct vs. Gross Deductions: The system requires a clear distinction between direct deductions (which are taken directly