How To Fix HRPAYDEZFA108 - Bonus number is valid too late

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYDEZFA - Data exchange with ZfA

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Bonus number is valid too late

What causes this issue?

The bonus number must be valid as of January 01, 2010 as it is to be
included in all infotype 0013 records that are valid on or after January
01, 2010. Exception: New hires after January 01, 2010.

System Response

Error message; bonus number is not included.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, correct the validity of the bonus number.

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 HRPAYDEZFA108 - Bonus number is valid too late ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYDEZFA108 ("Bonus number is valid too late") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module, particularly in the German payroll system. This error indicates that a bonus number (or a specific payment type) is being processed outside of its valid time frame.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Time Frame: The bonus number you are trying to use is not valid for the payroll period you are processing. This could be due to the bonus being set up with specific validity dates that do not align with the current payroll period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or in the bonus number definition that restrict its use to certain periods.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when assigning the bonus number to an employee or during payroll processing can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates of the bonus number in the system. Ensure that the bonus number is valid for the payroll period you are processing.
  Adjust Payroll Period: If the bonus is indeed valid but you are processing an incorrect payroll period, adjust the payroll period to one where the bonus is valid.
  Configuration Review: If you have access, review the configuration settings for the bonus number in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings allow for the bonus to be processed in the desired payroll periods.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's payroll processing guidelines to understand the specific requirements for the bonus number.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP HR and payroll for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide updates to the payroll processing logic.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to review employee data and payroll results.
  Testing: If changes are made, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.