How To Fix HRPAYDEBAV409 - Illegal return value in feature DWASA

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBAV409 - Illegal return value in feature DWASA ?

  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 check the configuration of the feature DWASA. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that all necessary conditions are met.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema being used to ensure that it is correctly configured to call the DWASA feature. Look for any custom modifications that might be affecting its behavior.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Review the employee master data for any inconsistencies. Ensure that all relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0001, IT0002, IT0008) are correctly filled out and that there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant ABAP code to trace the execution flow and see what values are being returned by the feature.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the DWASA feature and the specific error message. There may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PE03: Feature maintenance
  SE80: Object Navigator (for debugging)
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data (to check employee data)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community or other forums where similar issues may have been discussed, as other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.