How To Fix HRPAYDEBW221 - Specify the value of the additional payments in kind

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEBW - PY-DE: Statements Germany

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Specify the value of the additional payments in kind

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBW221 - Specify the value of the additional payments in kind ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBW221, which translates to "Specify the value of the additional payments in kind," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that the system requires a value for additional payments in kind (non-cash benefits) that have not been specified.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error usually arises when the payroll run is attempting to process an employee's payroll, but the necessary data for additional payments in kind has not been entered or is incomplete.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the infotype that handles additional payments in kind.
  Incorrect Infotype: The relevant infotype (e.g., IT 0015 for additional payments) may not have been filled out correctly or may be missing entirely.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Data: 
  
  Go to the employee's master data and check the relevant infotype (usually IT 0015 for additional payments) to ensure that the values for additional payments in kind are correctly entered.
  Ensure that the fields for the value of the additional payments in kind are filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the payroll schema and rules to ensure that they are correctly configured to handle additional payments in kind.
  Ensure that the necessary wage types for additional payments in kind are defined and correctly mapped in the payroll process.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Before running the actual payroll, perform a payroll simulation to identify any missing data or configuration issues that could lead to errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure and manage additional payments in kind.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users responsible for entering payroll data are trained on how to correctly input additional payments in kind.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to payroll, especially IT 0015 (Additional Payments) and IT 0008 (Basic Pay).
  Wage Types: Understand the wage types associated with additional payments in kind and how they are processed in payroll.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or updates that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDEBW221 error and ensure that the payroll process runs smoothly.