How To Fix HRPAYDEPF355 - Garnishment principle of origin not active for current In-period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Garnishment principle of origin not active for current In-period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEPF355 - Garnishment principle of origin not active for current In-period ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF355, which states "Garnishment principle of origin not active for current In-period," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when dealing with garnishments. This error indicates that the system is unable to process a garnishment because the relevant garnishment principle (or rule) is not active for the specified period in the payroll run.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Garnishment Principle: The garnishment principle of origin may not be activated for the current payroll period. This can happen if the garnishment rules have not been set up correctly or if they have been deactivated.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the payroll settings related to garnishments, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Date Range Issues: The date range for the garnishment may not align with the current payroll period, leading to the error.
  Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may not have the correct garnishment information or may be missing necessary details.
  
  Solution:
  
  Activate Garnishment Principle: Check the configuration for the garnishment principle in the SAP system. Ensure that the garnishment principle is active for the current payroll period. This can typically be done in the customizing settings (SPRO) under Payroll settings.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Verify the payroll configuration related to garnishments. Ensure that all necessary entries are correctly set up in the relevant tables (e.g., T5D1A for garnishment types).
  Check Date Ranges: Ensure that the date ranges for the garnishment are correctly defined and that they cover the current payroll period.
  Update Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data to ensure that all garnishment-related information is complete and accurate. This includes checking the infotype (e.g., IT0014 for recurring payments and deductions) for any missing or incorrect entries.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to garnishments for any specific configurations or updates that may be required.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee data or SPRO (Customizing) to access configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on garnishment processing.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error is resolved and that garnishments are processed correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll.