How To Fix HRPAYDEPF153 - No garnishments exist for selected personnel number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 153

• Message text: No garnishments exist for selected personnel number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEPF153 - No garnishments exist for selected personnel number ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF153 indicates that there are no garnishments recorded for the selected personnel number in the payroll system. This message typically arises in the context of payroll processing when the system is attempting to retrieve garnishment information for an employee, but finds none.
  Cause:
  
  No Garnishment Records: The most straightforward cause is that there are indeed no garnishment records entered for the specified employee in the system.
  Incorrect Personnel Number: The personnel number entered may be incorrect or does not correspond to an employee with garnishment records.
  Data Entry Issues: There may have been an oversight in entering garnishment data, or the data may not have been saved properly.
  Garnishment Type Not Defined: The garnishment type may not be defined or configured correctly in the system.
  Timing Issues: If the payroll period has not yet been processed or if the garnishment was recently added, it may not yet be reflected in the payroll data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Personnel Number: Double-check the personnel number to ensure it is correct and corresponds to the intended employee.
  Check Garnishment Records: Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., PA30 for infotype maintenance) to check if any garnishment records exist for the employee. If none exist, you may need to create them.
  Create Garnishment Records: If garnishments are required, enter the necessary garnishment data in the appropriate infotype (e.g., Infotype 0077 for garnishments).
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the garnishment types are correctly configured in the system. This may involve checking the customizing settings in the SAP system.
  Consult Payroll Team: If you are unsure about the garnishment process or need assistance, consult your payroll or HR team for guidance.
  Run Payroll Simulation: If you believe garnishments should exist, run a payroll simulation to see if the issue persists and to identify any discrepancies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotype 0077: This infotype is used to maintain garnishment data for employees in SAP HR.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PC00_M99_CWTR (for payroll processing).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on managing garnishments and payroll processing.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and edit garnishment records in the SAP system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.