How To Fix HRPAYFI_KATRE251 - Negative unjust enrichment!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFI_KATRE - KATRE (Income Register)

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Negative unjust enrichment!

What causes this issue?

Unjust enrichment is negative! This could happen by retroactively
lowering amount of reported Unjust Enrichment.

System Response

Negative UE should not be used as results cannot be correctly
determined.
As default behavior, reporting will try to reduce existing UE in current
period and increase amount of related income type. If such income type
was not reported, it will be created.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Example:
You have reported following income types for February.
02 in 02:
201 = 1000
UE 201 = 100 (using manual UE option)
Recovery = 100 (automatically created)
In March you realized, that UE was wrongly created, therefore, you
retroactively removed respective wage type from payroll.
02 in 03 - Replacement
201 = 1100 (UE removed, and amount added to base)
Recovery = 100 (Recovery cannot be modified as it represents that
payment by customer back to employer was performed)

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFI_KATRE251 - Negative unjust enrichment! ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFI_KATRE251 with the description "Negative unjust enrichment" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue related to the calculation of payroll results, specifically concerning the handling of overpayments or adjustments that could lead to negative values in the context of employee payments.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Values: The error often arises when there are negative values in payroll results that are not allowed, such as deductions or adjustments that exceed the total earnings.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of wage types, especially if they are set up to allow negative values when they should not.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in payroll results or master data can lead to situations where the system attempts to process a negative payment.
  Retroactive Accounting: If there are retroactive changes in payroll that result in negative amounts being calculated, this can trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Payroll Results: Check the payroll results for the employee in question. Look for any wage types that have negative values and verify their correctness.
  Adjust Wage Types: If necessary, adjust the configuration of wage types to ensure that they do not allow negative values where it is not appropriate.
  Correct Data Entry: Ensure that all data entries related to payroll are accurate. This includes checking for any incorrect entries in master data or payroll results.
  Run Payroll Simulation: Before running the actual payroll, use the payroll simulation feature to identify any potential issues that could lead to this error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as PA03 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Results) to help navigate and troubleshoot payroll issues.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.