How To Fix HRPAYDEPF220 - So/PH/NW bonuses not coded uniformly (WType &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 220

• Message text: So/PH/NW bonuses not coded uniformly (WType &1)

What causes this issue?

Bonuses for work on Sundays, public holidays, or at night, must be
uniformly coded as not garnishable or garnishable with protection. This
applies to the coding in processing classes 73 and 74, and also when
overriding with infotype 0115. If they are not uniformly coded, the tax
exemption of the bonuses cannot be processed correctly.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Encode bonuses for work on Sundays, public holidays, or at night, as not
garnishable or garnishable with protection.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEPF220 - So/PH/NW bonuses not coded uniformly (WType &1) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF220 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the coding of bonuses for specific wage types (WType) in the payroll process. This error typically arises when the system detects that the bonuses for the specified wage type are not coded uniformly across different employees or payroll areas.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The wage type for bonuses may not be configured uniformly in the payroll schema or in the infotypes for different employees.
  Different Wage Type Settings: Employees may have different settings for the same wage type, leading to discrepancies in how bonuses are processed.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or modifications in the payroll process, they may lead to inconsistencies in how bonuses are handled.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Wage Type Configuration: Check the configuration of the wage type in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings for the wage type are consistent across all relevant employees and payroll areas.
  Check Infotypes: Review the infotypes (such as IT0008 - Basic Pay, IT0014 - Recurring Payments and Deductions) for the employees involved. Ensure that the bonus wage type is entered consistently.
  Payroll Schema: Examine the payroll schema to ensure that the processing logic for the wage type is uniform. Look for any conditional statements that might lead to different processing paths for the same wage type.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the payroll data to identify any discrepancies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific wage type and error message for additional guidance.
  Testing: After making changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error is resolved and that bonuses are processed correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Documentation: Review the SAP HR Payroll documentation for best practices in configuring wage types and handling payroll errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the HRPAYDEPF220 error and implement a solution to ensure that bonuses are coded uniformly across the relevant payroll areas.