How To Fix HRPAYDECI402 - The limit of & hours was not taken into account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 402

• Message text: The limit of & hours was not taken into account

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDECI402 - The limit of & hours was not taken into account ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDECI402 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with time management and limits on working hours. This error indicates that a specified limit on hours (e.g., overtime, working time) was not considered during the payroll calculation.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The limits for working hours may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to incorrect settings in the payroll schema or absence of necessary rules.
  Master Data Errors: Employee master data may not have the correct information regarding working hours, limits, or time management settings.
  Time Evaluation: If time evaluation has not been executed correctly, it may lead to discrepancies in the hours considered for payroll.
  Collective Agreements: If there are collective agreements or specific regulations that define working hour limits, these may not be correctly implemented in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll schema and ensure that the limits for working hours are correctly defined. This includes checking the relevant infotypes and rules in the payroll configuration.
  Review Master Data: Verify the employee master data for the affected employees. Ensure that the working hours and limits are correctly maintained in the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0007 - Planned Working Time).
  Run Time Evaluation: If applicable, ensure that the time evaluation process has been executed successfully before running payroll. This can help in ensuring that all time-related data is correctly processed.
  Consult Collective Agreements: If there are specific agreements or regulations that apply, ensure that these are reflected in the system configuration.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the payroll process to identify where the limit is not being applied. This may require technical expertise.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PE02 (Payroll Schema), or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and time management for specific guidelines on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates to the payroll processing logic.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.