How To Fix HRPAYDEPF086 - Credit available, please clear with status &1

HRPAYDEPF086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Credit available, please clear with status &1

What causes this issue?

You want to set the status of a garnishment to 'repaid'. However, there
is still credit for this garnishment. You must first settle this credit
in the next payroll before you can set the status to 'repaid'.

How to fix this error?

Use status &V1&.
Settle the credit in the next payroll run. To do this, choose the 'Pay
balance' function from the menu.
After the credit is balanced, you can set the status of the garnishment
to 'repaid'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYDEPF086 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF086, which states "Credit available, please clear with status &1," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This message indicates that there is a credit balance that needs to be addressed before proceeding with further payroll activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Uncleared Balances: The error usually arises when there are outstanding amounts or credits in the payroll accounts that have not been cleared or processed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of payroll accounts or the way deductions and credits are set up in the system.
  Pending Actions: There might be pending actions or approvals that need to be completed before the payroll can be finalized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Payroll Results: Check the payroll results for the employee(s) in question to identify any outstanding credits or balances. You can do this using transaction codes like PC_PAYRESULT or PE03.
  Clear Balances: If there are credits that need to be