How To Fix HRPAYDESV655 - Continued pay gross remuneration must be filled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 655

• Message text: Continued pay gross remuneration must be filled

What causes this issue?

If you entered a value in the Continued Pay Employer Contributions
field, you are also required to enter a value in the Continued Pay Gross
Remuneration field.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Enter the gross remuneration of continued pay or delete your entry in
the Continues Pay Employer Contributions field.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV655 - Continued pay gross remuneration must be filled ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV655, which states "Continued pay gross remuneration must be filled," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system requires a value for the gross remuneration amount for continued pay (such as sick leave or parental leave) but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The gross remuneration for continued pay has not been entered in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0008 - Basic Pay or Infotype 0014 - Recurring Payments and Deductions).
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly to handle continued pay scenarios.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a data entry error where the field for gross remuneration was overlooked or incorrectly filled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Data:
  
  Navigate to the employee's infotype records (e.g., Infotype 0008 or 0014) and ensure that the gross remuneration for continued pay is filled in correctly.
  If the employee is on leave, ensure that the relevant infotype for leave (e.g., Infotype 2001 - Absences) is also correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Consult with your SAP HCM payroll administrator to ensure that the payroll schema and rules are correctly configured to handle continued pay scenarios.
  Check if the wage types related to continued pay are correctly defined and mapped in the payroll configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out during data entry, especially when processing payroll for employees on leave.
  Implement validation checks in the data entry process to prevent missing critical information.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that pertain to payroll and continued pay, such as Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay), Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments and Deductions), and Infotype 2001 (Absences).
  Wage Types: Understand the wage types associated with continued pay and how they are configured in the system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on handling payroll errors and configuring the payroll system.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or a qualified SAP HCM consultant for further assistance.