How To Fix HRPAYDESVBN018 - Actual payroll instead of estimation procedure &2 for PY area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDESVBN - Contribution Statement

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Actual payroll instead of estimation procedure &2 for PY area &1

What causes this issue?

The report was started by the procedure <LS>Remuneration and Pension
Payments</> or <LS>Remuneration</>. For payroll area &v1&, the
estimation procedure &v2& is entered in the view V_T5D10.

System Response

As a result the contributions are not stored as estimated values for the
current month and the differences between the actual payroll and the
estimate for the previous month are not verified.

How to fix this error?

In a productive run, start the report again by selecting the estimation
procedure of your choice and entering <LS>Handling of Repeat Run</>
accordingly.
If you want to switch from the estimation procedure to actual payroll,
note the relevant section in the <DS:TX.PY_DE_SV_BNO_V05>documentation
for the special cases</>.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYDESVBN018 - Actual payroll instead of estimation procedure &2 for PY area &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDESVBN018 indicates that there is an issue with the payroll processing in the context of the estimation procedure for a specific payroll area. This error typically arises when the system is trying to execute an actual payroll run instead of an estimation run for a given payroll area.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Payroll Area Configuration: The payroll area may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to confusion between actual payroll and estimation procedures.
  Payroll Processing Type: The system might be configured to process actual payroll when it should be processing an estimation.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: Employee master data or payroll-related data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, causing the system to default to an actual payroll run.
  Customizations or Enhancements: Custom code or enhancements in the payroll processing logic may inadvertently trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Area Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the payroll area configuration in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the payroll area is correctly defined and that the estimation procedure is properly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Processing Type:
  
  Verify the settings for the payroll processing type in the configuration. Ensure that the system is set to allow estimation runs for the specified payroll area.
  
  
  
  Validate Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect payroll processing.
  Ensure that the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0001, IT0008) are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll processing logic, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  Consult with your ABAP team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Run a Test Payroll:
  
  If possible, run a test payroll for the affected payroll area to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is isolated or systemic.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and SPRO (Customizing).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to payroll processing and estimation procedures for further insights.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, 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 the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.