How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV409 - Illegal return value in feature DWASA

HRPAYDEBAV409 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 409

• Message text: Illegal return value in feature DWASA

What causes this issue?

Impermissible return value in feature DWASA.
The return values must have the format AAAA/B. B may only assume the
values ?Y? or ?N?.

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?

Change the return value of the feature.
For more information, see the feature documentation.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYDEBAV409 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV409 with the description "Illegal return value in feature DWASA" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources). This error indicates that the feature DWASA (which is used to determine the wage type for the payroll run) is returning an unexpected or invalid value.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The feature DWASA may not be configured correctly. This could be due to incorrect settings in the payroll schema or wage type configuration.
  Custom Code: If there are any custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll process, they might be affecting the return values of the feature.
  Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data of the employees, such as incorrect infotypes or missing data.
  Version Compatibility: If there have been recent updates or changes to the SAP system, it might lead to compatibility issues with existing configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Feature Configuration: 
  
  Go to transaction PE03 and