How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV273 - Contribution reimbursement for pers. no. & for entitlement & is negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Contribution reimbursement for pers. no. & for entitlement & is negative

What causes this issue?

The pension calculator determined a negative amount for contribution
reimbursement. Negative amounts cannot be transferred.

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 contributions in table P01CBE or carry out the transfer
manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV273 - Contribution reimbursement for pers. no. & for entitlement & is negative ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV273 indicates that there is a negative contribution reimbursement for a specific personnel number and entitlement. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module, particularly in the area of payroll accounting and benefits management.
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Amounts: The error usually arises when the system calculates a reimbursement amount that is negative. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect configuration of the payroll schema or rules.
  Data entry errors in the employee's master data or payroll results.
  Adjustments or corrections made in the payroll that inadvertently lead to negative values.
  Overlapping entitlements or benefits that are not properly accounted for.
  
  
  
  Entitlement Issues: The entitlement associated with the personnel number may have been incorrectly set up, leading to a situation where the reimbursement is calculated as a negative value.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Payroll Results: Check the payroll results for the specific personnel number to identify where the negative value is coming from. Look for any deductions or adjustments that may have been applied incorrectly.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the relevant payroll schema and rules to ensure that they are set up correctly. Pay particular attention to the calculation of reimbursements and entitlements.
  
  
  Correct Master Data: Verify the employee's master data, including any relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic pay, infotype 0014 for recurring payments and deductions) to ensure that all entries are correct and up to date.
  
  
  Adjust Entitlements: If the entitlement setup is incorrect, make the necessary adjustments to ensure that it reflects the correct values and conditions.
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: If possible, run a payroll simulation for the affected personnel number to see how changes impact the calculations and to identify any further issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to payroll processing and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Results) to facilitate troubleshooting.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.