How To Fix HRPAYDEPF054 - Select the indicator for normal determination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Select the indicator for normal determination

What causes this issue?

You have made an entry in the block for the procedure for the normal
garnishments according to ?850c, without setting the indicator for
normal determination.

How to fix this error?

Please select the indicator for normal determination.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEPF054 - Select the indicator for normal determination ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF054 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system requires a selection of an indicator for normal determination, which is often related to the configuration of payroll processing rules.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payroll schema or the rules related to the determination of wage types or other payroll elements may not be properly configured.
  Indicator Not Set: The specific indicator that is required for normal determination has not been set in the relevant infotype or configuration.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the employee master data or payroll data that prevent the system from determining the correct values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYDEPF054 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the payroll schema and ensure that the necessary indicators for normal determination are correctly configured.
  Verify the configuration of the relevant wage types and ensure that they are set up to allow for normal determination.
  
  
  
  Review Infotypes:
  
  Check the employee's infotypes (e.g., IT0008 for Basic Pay, IT0014 for Recurring Payments/Deductions) to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the necessary indicators are set.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Perform a payroll simulation to identify any other potential issues that may be causing the error. This can help pinpoint the exact location of the problem.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and the specific error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP HCM expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific configuration and setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PE01 (Schema Maintenance), PE02 (Rules Maintenance), or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to access the relevant configurations and infotypes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates to the payroll processing logic.
  Testing: After making changes, always test the payroll run in a development or quality environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYDEPF054 error in your SAP system.