How To Fix HRPAYDEPF354 - Principle of origin: Function DPFBT EPCA missing in schema

HRPAYDEPF354 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 354

• Message text: Principle of origin: Function DPFBT EPCA missing in schema

What causes this issue?

For the calculation of additional repayment amounts from previous
periods in the case of retroactive accounting according to the principle
of origin, it is necessary that the function DPFBT with parameter EPCA
is called at the beginning of the payroll schema.

System Response

The payroll is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the garnishment calculation according to the principle of
origin is only activated through the subapplication PFEP if the
corresponding preprocessing was carried out.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAYDEPF354 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF354, which states "Principle of origin: Function DPFBT EPCA missing in schema," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the payroll schema is not configured correctly. This error indicates that the payroll function DPFBT (which is related to the processing of the EPCA - Employee Payment Calculation Area) is missing from the payroll schema being used.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Function in Schema: The primary cause of this error is that the payroll schema being used does not include the required function DPFBT. This function is essential for calculating certain payroll components related to the EPCA.
  Incorrect Schema Assignment: The employee may be assigned to a payroll area that does not have the correct schema configured.
  Custom Modifications: If there have been custom modifications to the payroll schema, it is possible that the function was inadvertently removed or not included.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Schema:
  
  Go to the transaction