How To Fix HRPAYDEPBSZV188 - Function "Transfer Contrib. Amt to EE" is no longer supported as of &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEPBSZV - PS: Notification Program - Supplementary Pension Institutes

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Function "Transfer Contrib. Amt to EE" is no longer supported as of &1.

What causes this issue?

In infotype <LS>VBL/ZVE-Daten</> (IT0051), field <DS:DE.UMLAN></><LS>Pay
Contribution Amount to Employee</> was selected. This function is no
longer supported as of &V1& (technically: upon activation of
subapplication <LS>ZVAN</>).

System Response

The field for payroll periods as of &V1& is ignored in the German
payroll program (report <DS:RE.RPCALCD0>RPCALCD0</>).

How to fix this error?

Copy the infotype record IT0051 affected and deselect the <LS>
Contribution Amount to Employee </>checkbox as of &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEPBSZV188 - Function "Transfer Contrib. Amt to EE" is no longer supported as of &1. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEPBSZV188 indicates that the function "Transfer Contribution Amount to Employee" is no longer supported as of a specific date (denoted by &1). This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with employee contributions to benefits or other payroll-related calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Deprecated Functionality: The function that is being called has been deprecated or removed in the version of SAP you are using. This could be due to changes in regulatory requirements, updates in the SAP system, or a shift in how payroll calculations are handled.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in your SAP system that are outdated or not aligned with the current version of the software.
  Custom Code: If there is any custom code or enhancements that rely on this function, they may need to be updated to align with the current SAP standards.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide guidance on how to handle deprecated functions or changes in functionality.
  Update Configuration: Review your payroll configuration settings to ensure they are up to date. This may involve consulting with your SAP HCM functional consultant to make necessary adjustments.
  Modify Custom Code: If there is custom code that is calling this function, it will need to be modified or replaced with an alternative approach that is supported in your current version of SAP.
  Consult Documentation: Review the latest SAP documentation for your version to understand the changes made to payroll processing and how to adapt to them.
  Testing: After making changes, ensure thorough testing is conducted to confirm that payroll calculations are functioning correctly without the deprecated function.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. They can provide insights specific to your system version and configuration.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where other users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  Training and Updates: Stay informed about updates to SAP HCM and consider training for your HR and payroll teams to keep them aware of changes in functionality.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and implementing the appropriate solutions, you should be able to resolve the issue and continue processing payroll without interruptions.