How To Fix HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV116 - Paid absence &1: Average &2 is set to amount zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV - Maternity Protection Act - Prohibited Activities

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Paid absence &1: Average &2 is set to amount zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV116 - Paid absence &1: Average &2 is set to amount zero ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV116 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of paid absences in the payroll process. Specifically, the message states that the average amount for a paid absence is set to zero, which is not valid for processing payroll.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The absence type may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to an average amount of zero.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the employee's master data or payroll data that affects the calculation of the average amount.
  Absence Quota Issues: The absence quota for the employee may not have been properly defined or may have been exhausted.
  Payroll Processing Errors: There may be issues in the payroll processing logic that prevent the correct calculation of the average amount.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the absence type in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the absence type is correctly configured, including the calculation rules for the average amount.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (Transaction code: PA20 or PA30) to ensure that all relevant information is correctly entered.
  Verify that the employee has the necessary absence quota available.
  
  
  
  Check Absence Quotas:
  
  Use Transaction code: PT50 to review the absence quotas for the employee and ensure that they are correctly defined and not exhausted.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Perform a payroll simulation (Transaction code: PC00_MXX_CALC) to identify any other potential issues that may be affecting the payroll calculation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific absence type and payroll processing to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PT50 (Display Absence Quotas), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring paid absences.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring absence types and payroll processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV116.