How To Fix HRPAYDEPF404 - Garnishment calc. due to change of legal person in last partial period.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Garnishment calc. due to change of legal person in last partial period.

What causes this issue?

Due to a change of legal person, the garnishment calculation has been
moved to the last partial period. The payments from the first partial
periods are transferred to the last one.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEPF404 - Garnishment calc. due to change of legal person in last partial period. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF404 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, specifically related to garnishments when there is a change in the legal entity (or legal person) for an employee during a partial period. This can happen when an employee's assignment is transferred from one legal entity to another, and the payroll system is unable to correctly calculate garnishments due to this change.
  Cause:
  
  Change of Legal Entity: The employee's assignment has been changed from one legal entity to another within the same payroll period.
  Garnishment Configuration: The garnishment settings or configurations may not be properly set up for the new legal entity.
  Partial Period Processing: The payroll run is attempting to process garnishments for a period that includes both the old and new legal entities, leading to confusion in calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Employee Assignment: Check the employee's assignment details to ensure that the change of legal entity is correctly reflected in the system.
  Garnishment Configuration: Verify that the garnishment settings for both the old and new legal entities are correctly configured. This includes checking the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0014 for recurring payments and deductions).
  Payroll Run: If the payroll run is in progress, consider stopping it and re-running it after ensuring that all configurations are correct.
  Partial Period Handling: If the change of legal entity occurs in the middle of a payroll period, ensure that the payroll process can handle partial periods correctly. This may involve adjusting the payroll processing logic or using specific payroll schemas that accommodate such changes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and garnishments for any specific instructions or updates that may address this issue.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a recurring problem or if there are specific patches or updates that need to be applied.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as IT0014 (Recurring Payments and Deductions) and IT0001 (Organizational Assignment) to ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained.
  Payroll Schemas: Understand the payroll schemas being used and how they handle changes in legal entities.
  Testing: Conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before making changes in the production system to avoid disruptions in payroll processing.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and ensuring proper configuration, you can resolve the HRPAYDEPF404 error and ensure accurate garnishment calculations in SAP payroll.