How To Fix HRPAYDEST817 - New employm. relationship: initialize field ER supplementary benefit 2016

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEST - Message Class: Taxes Germany

• Message number: 817

• Message text: New employm. relationship: initialize field ER supplementary benefit 2016

What causes this issue?

The system has determined that there is a new employment relationship
due to a change of legal person or a reentry.

System Response

The field ER supplementary benefit in 2016 may no longer be filled for
the subsidy amount Sec. ? 100 EStG. The system automatically
reinitializes it automatically.

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 HRPAYDEST817 - New employm. relationship: initialize field ER supplementary benefit 2016 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEST817 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when initializing or processing employee data related to supplementary benefits. This error indicates that there is an issue with the initialization of the field for supplementary benefits for a new employment relationship, specifically for the year 2016.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error may arise if the necessary configuration for supplementary benefits is not set up in the system for the specified year.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee master data or infotypes related to supplementary benefits.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be correctly configured to handle the supplementary benefits for the specified year.
  Versioning Issues: If the system is not updated to the correct version or if there are patches missing, it may lead to such errors.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for supplementary benefits is correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the relevant tables and customizing settings in the SAP system.
  Review Employee Data: Verify the employee master data and infotypes related to supplementary benefits. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Update Payroll Schema: If necessary, update the payroll schema to ensure it can handle the supplementary benefits for the year in question.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like PA30 or PA40 to check for inconsistencies in the employee data and correct any issues found.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to HR and payroll processing for any specific instructions or updates regarding supplementary benefits.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it appears to be a bug or requires deeper technical intervention.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to supplementary benefits (e.g., IT0015 for additional payments).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the HRPAYDEST817 error in your SAP system.