How To Fix HRPAYDECI036 - &1 additional meal expense for daily return trip "&2" cannot be determ.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDECI - HR: Payroll Accounting - Construction Industry

• Message number: 036

• Message text: &1 additional meal expense for daily return trip "&2" cannot be determ.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDECI036 - &1 additional meal expense for daily return trip "&2" cannot be determ. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDECI036 typically relates to issues in the calculation of meal expenses for employees, particularly in the context of travel and expense reporting. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the additional meal expense for a daily return trip based on the provided parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not have the necessary configuration for meal allowances or travel expenses set up correctly in the relevant infotypes or tables.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The data entered for the trip (e.g., dates, locations, or meal allowances) may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Travel Schema Issues: The travel schema or rules defined in the system may not cover the specific scenario being processed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process the meal expense data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the meal expense configuration is correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT 0015 for additional payments) and ensuring that the meal allowances are defined for the specific trip type.
  Review Trip Data: Verify the data entered for the trip. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, including the trip start and end dates, locations, and any other relevant details.
  Update Travel Schema: If the travel schema does not cover the specific case, it may need to be updated to include the necessary rules for calculating meal expenses for daily return trips.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and process the meal expense data. If not, contact your SAP administrator to resolve any authorization issues.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to the HR module and travel expenses.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on configuring meal expenses.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PR05 (Travel Expenses) to review and adjust employee travel data.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.