How To Fix HRPAYDESV698 - The reimbursement rate for the continued gross remuneration must be 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 698

• Message text: The reimbursement rate for the continued gross remuneration must be 100%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESV698 - The reimbursement rate for the continued gross remuneration must be 100% ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV698 indicates that there is an issue with the reimbursement rate for continued gross remuneration in the payroll process. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing for employees who are on leave, such as sick leave or parental leave, where the employer is required to reimburse the employee at a certain rate.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the reimbursement rate for continued gross remuneration is set to a value other than 100%. In many cases, the legal requirements or company policies dictate that the reimbursement for continued remuneration should be at a full rate (100%) during certain types of leave. If the configuration or the specific payroll processing for the employee does not reflect this requirement, the error will be triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Employee's Payroll Data:
  
  Review the employee's payroll data to ensure that the reimbursement rate for continued gross remuneration is set to 100%. This can typically be found in the infotype related to payroll or leave management (e.g., Infotype 0008 - Basic Pay).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system for the relevant payroll area. Ensure that the rules for continued remuneration are correctly set up to reflect the legal requirements for the specific type of leave.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Reimbursement Rate:
  
  If the reimbursement rate is incorrectly set, adjust it to 100% in the relevant infotype or configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Legal Requirements:
  
  Ensure that you are aware of the legal requirements regarding continued remuneration in your country or region, as these can vary significantly.
  
  
  
  Test Payroll Run:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the employee's remuneration is calculated correctly.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as 0008 (Basic Pay), 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions), and 2001 (Absences) that may be involved in the calculation of continued remuneration.
  Legal Framework: Understand the legal framework governing employee leave and remuneration in your jurisdiction, as this will impact how the payroll system should be configured.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and continued remuneration for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYDESV698 error and ensure that the payroll process runs smoothly.