How To Fix HRPAYDESVBEA098 - &1: 'Severence Pay' indicator invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESVBEA - BEA Error Notifications

• Message number: 098

• Message text: &1: 'Severence Pay' indicator invalid

What causes this issue?

Only the following values are permitted for the <DS:DE.P01_SV_BA_ABF>
Severance Pay</> indicator (ABF):
J,,Yes
N,,No
U,,Uncertain

System Response

The notification is created with the status <ZK>With Errors</>.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry for the <LS>Severance Pay</> indicator.

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 HRPAYDESVBEA098 - &1: 'Severence Pay' indicator invalid ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESVBEA098 indicates that there is an issue with the "Severance Pay" indicator in the payroll processing for an employee. This error typically arises when the system encounters an invalid or missing value for the severance pay indicator in the employee's payroll data.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Indicator: The severance pay indicator may not be correctly set in the employee's master data or payroll configuration.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for severance pay may not be defined in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typographical error or incorrect entry in the payroll data related to severance pay.
  Version Compatibility: The error may also arise if there are compatibility issues with the version of the payroll schema being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (infotype 0001 or 0002) and verify the severance pay indicator. Ensure it is set correctly according to the business rules.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for severance pay in the payroll schema. Ensure that the relevant rules and indicators are correctly defined.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and verify the settings under the payroll area.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If there is a data entry error, correct the severance pay indicator in the employee's payroll data.
  Ensure that the indicator is valid and corresponds to the expected values defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional insights based on the specific version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Documentation: Check SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes for specific guidance on handling payroll errors.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPAYDESVBEA098 error message in SAP.