How To Fix HRPAYDEBW244 - The gross remuneration must be greater than 50 euro.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 244

• Message text: The gross remuneration must be greater than 50 euro.

What causes this issue?

You have entered an amount of EUR 50 or less for the gross remuneration
(additional remuneration in addition to continued pay).
If the continued gross remuneration does not exceed EUR 50, this amount
does not have to be reported in the remuneration statement (data module
DBAE).
According to Sec. 23c SGB IV, the regular remuneration that is
continuously paid during the period of entitlement to compensation be
nefits is liable to contributions if the total amount plus the
compensation benefit does not exceed the comparative net remuneration by
more than EUR 50 together. By contrast, if the comparative net
remuneration is exceeded by less than EUR 50 per month, it is not taken
into consideration and remains exempt from contributions.
It is, therefore, not necessary to enter amounts less than and equal to
EUR 50 in this field.

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?

Only enter continued remuneration if the amount does exceeds EUR 50. If
the amount is lower, do not make any entry in field <ls>Gross
Remuneration</> and in field <ls>Additional Remuneration Beyond
Continued Pay</>, choose entry <ls>No Other Remuneration</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEBW244 - The gross remuneration must be greater than 50 euro. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEBW244 indicates that the gross remuneration for a payroll run must be greater than 50 euros. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly in Germany, where specific thresholds for gross remuneration may be enforced.
  Cause:
  
  Gross Remuneration Below Threshold: The primary cause of this error is that the gross remuneration calculated for an employee is less than or equal to 50 euros. This could happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect wage types or payroll components being used.
  Errors in time recording or attendance data.
  Incorrectly configured payroll rules or infotypes.
  Employees being on unpaid leave or having very low working hours.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Data: Review the employee's payroll data to ensure that the gross remuneration is correctly calculated. Look for any discrepancies in wage types or attendance records.
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: Ensure that the payroll configuration is set up correctly. This includes checking the wage types, infotypes, and any relevant payroll rules that might affect the gross remuneration calculation.
  
  
  Adjust Time Records: If the employee has been on leave or has recorded very few hours, ensure that the time records are accurate and reflect the actual working hours.
  
  
  Modify Payroll Results: If necessary, you may need to adjust the payroll results for the employee to ensure that the gross remuneration exceeds the 50 euro threshold.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert to understand if there are any specific configurations or settings that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling payroll thresholds.
  Legal Compliance: Ensure that your payroll processes comply with local labor laws and regulations, as there may be legal implications for processing payroll below certain thresholds.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user processing payroll has the appropriate authorizations to make changes to payroll data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR to further investigate the problem.