How To Fix HRPAYDEPF408 - Garnishment &1 &2 is not delimited for date of change of legal person.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Garnishment &1 &2 is not delimited for date of change of legal person.

What causes this issue?

Garnishment &v1& &v2& has not been delimited as of the date of the
mid-month change of legal person.

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?

Delimit the garnishment infotypes of garnishment &v1& &v2& as of the
date of the mid-month change of legal person.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDEPF408 - Garnishment &1 &2 is not delimited for date of change of legal person. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEPF408 indicates that there is an issue with the garnishment data for an employee, specifically that the garnishment is not properly delimited for the date of change of the legal person. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when there are changes in the legal entity or company structure that affect how garnishments are handled.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Delimitation: The garnishment record for the employee is not properly delimited, meaning that the system does not have a clear end date for the existing garnishment before the new legal entity takes effect.
  Change in Legal Entity: There may have been a change in the legal entity (e.g., a merger, acquisition, or reorganization) that affects how garnishments are processed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for garnishments in the payroll module may not be set up correctly, leading to issues with how garnishments are applied during payroll runs.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Garnishment Records: Review the garnishment records for the employee in question. Ensure that there is a proper delimitation (end date) for the existing garnishment before the date of the change in the legal entity.
  Delimit Garnishment: If the garnishment is not delimited, you may need to manually delimit it in the system. This can typically be done through the relevant infotype (e.g., IT0014 for garnishments) in the employee's master data.
  Update Legal Entity Information: Ensure that the legal entity information is correctly updated in the employee's master data. This includes verifying that the employee is assigned to the correct legal entity and that all relevant dates are accurate.
  Consult Payroll Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP payroll configuration team to ensure that the garnishment settings are correctly configured for the new legal entity.
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the garnishment is processed correctly without generating the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to garnishments (e.g., IT0014 for garnishments, IT0000 for actions, IT0001 for organizational assignment).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on managing garnishments and legal entity changes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to employee master data and garnishment records.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in SAP HR and payroll for further assistance.