How To Fix HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV164 - Minus Current Employer Share Amount

HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Minus Current Employer Share Amount

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HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV164 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEMUSCHG_BV164 with the description "Minus Current Employer Share Amount" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with employee benefits or deductions. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency or issue with the employer's share of contributions, which may be negative or not properly defined in the payroll configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Negative Employer Share: The employer's share of contributions is being calculated as a negative value, which is not permissible.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings in the payroll schema or the specific wage types related to employer contributions.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in employee master data or payroll infotypes that affect the calculation of employer contributions.
  Missing or Incorrect Wage Types: The wage types used for employer contributions may be missing or incorrectly defined in the payroll processing configuration.
  Retroactive Accounting Issues: If there are retroactive changes in payroll, it may lead to inconsistencies in