How To Fix HRPAYDESV033 - Amount of wage type &1 in period &2 is negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESV - Error Messages Germany Payroll, Social Insurance

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Amount of wage type &1 in period &2 is negative

What causes this issue?

Wage type &V1& contains information about the accrual amount of value
credit or about the amount of the release from work.
The system balances the value credit accrual and the release. If the
value credit is reduced, a release phase is determined; otherwise a work
phase is determined.
A prerequisite for this is that the specified amounts are positive,
however.
The payroll results for period &V2& in period &V3& contain wage type
&V1& with a negative amount.

System Response

The personnel number is rejected.

How to fix this error?

You must determine positive amounts for the wage type.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV033 - Amount of wage type &1 in period &2 is negative ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV033 indicates that there is a negative amount for a specific wage type in a given period. This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system encounters a wage type that should not have a negative value, such as earnings or deductions that are expected to be positive.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A manual entry error may have led to a negative value being assigned to a wage type.
  Payroll Configuration Issues: The wage type may be incorrectly configured in the payroll schema or in the wage type characteristics.
  Retroactive Accounting: If there are retroactive changes in payroll, it might lead to negative amounts if not handled correctly.
  Deductions Exceeding Earnings: In some cases, deductions may exceed the earnings for a specific period, leading to a negative value.
  Incorrect Time Evaluation: If the time evaluation process has not been executed correctly, it may result in incorrect wage type amounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Wage Type Configuration: Check the configuration of the wage type in the SAP system to ensure it is set up correctly. Ensure that it is not allowed to have negative values if it should always be positive.
  Check Payroll Results: Review the payroll results for the employee in question. Look for any anomalies in the wage type amounts for the specified period.
  Correct Data Entry: If the negative amount is due to incorrect data entry, correct the entries in the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0008 for basic pay).
  Run Payroll Simulation: Before running the actual payroll, perform a payroll simulation to identify any potential issues with wage types.
  Adjust Deductions: If deductions are causing the negative amount, consider adjusting them to ensure they do not exceed the earnings.
  Consult with Payroll Specialist: If the issue persists, consult with a payroll specialist or SAP consultant to analyze the payroll schema and configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Type Characteristics: Each wage type in SAP has specific characteristics that define how it behaves in payroll processing. Understanding these characteristics can help in troubleshooting.
  Payroll Schema: The payroll schema defines the rules and calculations for payroll processing. Any issues in the schema can lead to incorrect wage type amounts.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0008, IT0014) that may affect payroll calculations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.