How To Fix HRPAYDEPF052 - Please enter the number of maintenance beneficiaries for U1 special case.

HRPAYDEPF052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Please enter the number of maintenance beneficiaries for U1 special case.

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HRPAYDEPF052 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF052, which states "Please enter the number of maintenance beneficiaries for U1 special case," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module, particularly when dealing with maintenance payments or deductions.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects a specific input related to maintenance beneficiaries for a particular case (in this case, U1). The U1 special case often refers to unemployment benefits or similar situations where maintenance payments are relevant. The error indicates that the required field for the number of maintenance beneficiaries has not been filled in or is missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Fields: Ensure that all required fields related to maintenance beneficiaries are filled out correctly in the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0014 - Recurring Payments/Deductions or Infotype 0015 - Additional Payments).
  
  
  Review the U1 Special Case Configuration: Verify that the configuration for the