How To Fix HRPAYDEPF280 - No active garnishment exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 280

• Message text: No active garnishment exists

What causes this issue?

No active garnishments exist for the personnel number. Either no
garnishments are available or the available garnishments are finished or
inactive.
No cleanup is necessary.

System Response

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

INCLUDE HRPAYDEPF_REBUILD_OK OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEPF280 - No active garnishment exists ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF280, which states "No active garnishment exists," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when the system is unable to find any active garnishment records for an employee. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  No Garnishment Records: The employee may not have any garnishment records set up in the system.
  Inactive Garnishment: The garnishment record may exist but is marked as inactive or has expired.
  Incorrect Employee Data: The employee's data may not be correctly configured, leading to the system not recognizing any active garnishments.
  Payroll Period Issues: The payroll period being processed may not align with the effective dates of the garnishment records.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the garnishment types or the payroll schema.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Garnishment Records:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data and check if there are any garnishment records.
  Ensure that the garnishment is active and has the correct start and end dates.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Verify that the employee's data is complete and accurate, including their personal information and payroll settings.
  
  
  
  Update Garnishment Records:
  
  If the garnishment is inactive or expired, update the record to make it active or create a new garnishment record if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Configuration:
  
  Review the payroll configuration settings to ensure that garnishments are set up correctly in the payroll schema.
  Ensure that the garnishment types are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate payroll areas.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Perform a payroll simulation for the employee to see if the garnishment is recognized in the simulation run.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on garnishment processing and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Garnishment Types: Understand the different types of garnishments (e.g., child support, tax levies) and their specific configurations in SAP.
  Payroll Processing: Familiarize yourself with the payroll processing cycle in SAP and how garnishments are integrated into it.
  Legal Compliance: Ensure that garnishment records comply with local laws and regulations, as this can affect their validity and processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRPAYDEPF280 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.