How To Fix HRPAYDEPF312 - Garnishment &1/&2: Neg. amt for repayt or rem. debt in period &3 (DP)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 312

• Message text: Garnishment &1/&2: Neg. amt for repayt or rem. debt in period &3 (DP)

What causes this issue?

A negative amount in field <LS>GTBTR </>(Repaid amount for current
period) or <LS>GTALT </>(Garnishment Pr. of Origin: Old Repaid Amount
(Without RA)) exists in the real cluster <LS>DP </>in the table <LS>
TIERG</>. This amount is incorrect. The system automatically sets the
incorrect amount within the framework of the payroll to zero.

System Response

This is only an information message and has no effect on the status of
the personnel number.

How to fix this error?

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

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 HRPAYDEPF312 - Garnishment &1/&2: Neg. amt for repayt or rem. debt in period &3 (DP) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF312 typically relates to issues with garnishments in payroll processing. This error indicates that there is a negative amount for repayment or remittance of a debt in a specified period, which is not allowed. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Negative Amounts: The error arises when the system encounters a negative amount for a garnishment repayment or remittance. This can happen due to incorrect configuration, data entry errors, or issues with the payroll calculation.
  Incorrect Garnishment Setup: The garnishment may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to incorrect calculations.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries in the payroll or garnishment records may have resulted in negative values.
  Payroll Processing Issues: If there are issues in the payroll run, such as incorrect deductions or adjustments, it can lead to negative amounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Garnishment Configuration: Check the configuration of the garnishment in the SAP system. Ensure