How To Fix HRPAYDECI171 - Rejection due to incmptble contrib. type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Rejection due to incmptble contrib. type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDECI171 - Rejection due to incmptble contrib. type ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDECI171, which states "Rejection due to incompatible contribution type," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or incompatibility between the contribution types defined in the payroll configuration and the data being processed for an employee.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incompatible Contribution Types: The error usually arises when the contribution type assigned to an employee does not match the expected contribution type for the payroll run. This can happen if:
  
  The employee's contribution type is not set up correctly in the system.
  There are changes in the contribution types that have not been reflected in the employee's master data.
  The payroll schema or rules are not aligned with the contribution types being used.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll configuration may not be set up to handle the specific contribution types for certain employee groups or types of payroll processing.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors in the employee's master data or payroll data can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data to ensure that the contribution type is correctly assigned. This can be done in the infotype (e.g., IT0014 for recurring payments/deductions).
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll configuration settings to ensure that the contribution types are correctly defined and that the payroll schema is set up to handle the specific contribution types for the employee group.
  
  
  Update Contribution Types: If there have been changes to contribution types, ensure that all relevant employee records are updated accordingly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or configuration guides for specific details on how contribution types should be set up and managed.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PE03 (Maintain Payroll Schema) to check and update the relevant data.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as IT0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions) and IT0008 (Basic Pay) to ensure correct data entry.
  Documentation: Review SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles related to payroll processing and contribution types for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the HRPAYDECI171 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.