How To Fix HRPAYDEPF314 - Garnishment &1/&2: Missing old cluster (for-period/in-period &3/&4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 314

• Message text: Garnishment &1/&2: Missing old cluster (for-period/in-period &3/&4)

What causes this issue?

No cluster entry is available for the garnishment &v1&/&v2& for the
period &v3&, even though the garnishment was active at this time. The
case has to be cleaned up if the missing cluster entry results in a
relevant difference in the period.

System Response

The missing cluster is updated during the cleanup process.
The system outputs the message as an information mesage and continues
with the analysis.

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 HRPAYDEPF314 - Garnishment &1/&2: Missing old cluster (for-period/in-period &3/&4) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF314 indicates that there is a problem with garnishment processing in the payroll module. Specifically, it suggests that the system is unable to find the old cluster data for a specific period, which is necessary for processing garnishments correctly.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The old cluster data for the specified period is missing or has not been created. This can happen if the payroll run for the previous period was not executed correctly or if the data was deleted or not archived properly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the garnishment types or the payroll schema that are preventing the system from accessing the required data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the payroll data, such as missing infotypes or incorrect entries that lead to the inability to retrieve the necessary historical data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPAYDEPF314 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Payroll Runs: Ensure that the payroll runs for the previous periods have been executed successfully. If not, you may need to re-run the payroll for those periods.
  
  
  Review Cluster Data: Use transaction codes like PC00_MXX_CALC or PC00_MXX_CEDT to check the cluster data for the relevant periods. Ensure that the data exists and is correct.
  
  
  Verify Configuration: Check the configuration settings for garnishments in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary infotypes (like IT0014 for Recurring Payments and Deductions) are correctly set up and populated.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the payroll data to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction code PE03 to check the payroll schema and ensure that it is correctly configured to handle garnishments.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP Notes and documentation related to garnishment processing for any specific guidance or patches that may address this issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after performing the above checks, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific insights or solutions based on the version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes related to garnishments, such as IT0014 (Recurring Payments and Deductions) and IT0015 (Additional Payments).
  Payroll Processing: Understanding the payroll processing flow in SAP can help in diagnosing issues related to garnishments.
  SAP Notes: Regularly check SAP Notes for updates or known issues related to payroll and garnishment processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the HRPAYDEPF314 error message.