How To Fix HRPAYDESV731 - The sign field &1 may contain only + or -

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 731

• Message text: The sign field &1 may contain only + or -

What causes this issue?

Since the HI contribution (KVBEITR) is larger than zero, the HI
contribution without the social insurance adjustment (KVBEITR1SA) cannot
equal zero.
This also applies to the reduced HI contribution (KVBEITR3 and
KVBEITR3SA) and the voluntary HI contribution (KVBEITRF and KVBEITRFSA).

System Response

The notification is created with the status With Errors.

How to fix this error?

This is likely to be a program error. Contact SAP Support.

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 HRPAYDESV731 - The sign field &1 may contain only + or - ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESV731 indicates that there is an issue with a sign field in the payroll processing. Specifically, it states that the sign field (represented by &1) is expected to contain only a '+' or '-' character, but it appears that an invalid value has been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The sign field may have been populated with an invalid character or value that is not '+' or '-'.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a mistake in data entry where a user has entered an incorrect value.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may not conform to the expected format.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom programs or enhancements in place, they may not be handling the sign field correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the input data for the payroll process to ensure that the sign field contains only '+' or '-'.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in the data entry process to prevent invalid characters from being entered in the sign field.
  Review Custom Code: If there are any custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the sign field.
  Data Correction: If the error is due to incorrect data, correct the data in the relevant infotypes or tables.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the payroll process again to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and the specific infotypes involved.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to review and correct data.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPAYDESV731 error message.