How To Fix HRPAYDESV656 - All remuneration must be filled or empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 656

• Message text: All remuneration must be filled or empty

What causes this issue?

The fields "Continued Pay Gross Remun.", "Continued Pay ER
Contributions", and "Reimbursement Amount" must either all be filled or
all be empty.

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?

For "Remuneration", make an entry in all fields or remove your entries
from all all fields.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV656 - All remuneration must be filled or empty ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV656, which states "All remuneration must be filled or empty," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the remuneration data for an employee, where certain remuneration fields are expected to be either completely filled or completely empty.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: Some remuneration fields may have been filled while others have not, leading to an inconsistency.
  Configuration Issues: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly, causing the system to expect all remuneration fields to be filled or left empty.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may not conform to the expected structure in SAP.
  Incorrect Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be correctly defined to handle the remuneration types being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Remuneration Data: Review the remuneration data for the employee in question. Ensure that all relevant fields are either filled or left empty as required by the payroll process.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP HCM module to ensure that the remuneration types are set up correctly. This may involve consulting with a payroll specialist or SAP consultant.
  Data Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the employee's payroll data to identify any discrepancies that need to be resolved.
  Adjust Payroll Schema: If necessary, adjust the payroll schema to ensure it aligns with the remuneration data being processed.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for specific guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to review and adjust employee data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or patches related to this error.
  Testing: After making adjustments, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a qualified SAP consultant for further assistance.