How To Fix HRPAYDEPF033 - There are concurrent garnishments, please enter distribution type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEPF - Error messages for German infotype module pools: garnishment

• Message number: 033

• Message text: There are concurrent garnishments, please enter distribution type

What causes this issue?

You have entered a date and time for delivery. It was established that
a garnishment/cession already exists for this time period in the
system. That means, one or several garnishments/cessions were delivered
at the same time.
In payroll accounting, the garnishable amount must be split by this.

How to fix this error?

Enter the split type for garnishments/cessions delivered at the same
time.
You must also enter the split type for garnishments/cessions delivered
at the same time. In doing this you can find out which garnishments/
cessions ge der gleichzeitigen PfSndungen/Abtretungen informieren,
welche PfSndungen/Abtretungen gleichzeitig zugegangen sind.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEPF033 - There are concurrent garnishments, please enter distribution type ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF033 indicates that there are concurrent garnishments for an employee, and the system requires you to specify a distribution type for how these garnishments should be processed. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing when multiple garnishments are applicable to an employee's salary.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Garnishments: The employee has more than one garnishment order (e.g., child support, tax levies, etc.) that needs to be processed simultaneously.
  Missing Distribution Type: The system requires a distribution type to determine how the payments should be allocated among the various garnishments.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to specify the distribution type for the garnishments. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  Access the Payroll Processing Screen: Go to the payroll processing transaction where the error occurred.
  Identify Garnishments: Check the list of garnishments associated with the employee. You can usually find this in the employee's payroll information or garnishment records.
  Enter Distribution Type: When prompted by the error message, enter the appropriate distribution type. This could be a predefined code that indicates how the garnishments should be prioritized or allocated.
  Review Garnishment Configuration: Ensure that the garnishment types and their priorities are correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the payroll schema or garnishment configuration tables.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the distribution types available, refer to your organization's SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR module expert.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Garnishment Types: Different types of garnishments may have different rules regarding how they are processed. Familiarize yourself with the specific garnishments applicable to your organization.
  SAP HR Module: Understanding the HR module's configuration related to payroll and garnishments can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  Testing: After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the garnishments are processed correctly without errors.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to garnishment records and payroll processing.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll.