How To Fix HRPAYFI_KATRE266 - Negative delta &1 compensated from different income type &2!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFI_KATRE - KATRE (Income Register)

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Negative delta &1 compensated from different income type &2!

What causes this issue?

By following IR instructions, only the <ZK>Recovery </>is reported to IR
for negative deltas from old periods before 2019 which is then is then
subject of inquiries from Tax Authority.
Proposed solution by Tax Authority is to avoid reporting Recovery from
old periods and compensate deltas from available positive income types.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

This behavior is available only for deltas from old periods when payroll
is already closed, and it is not possible to adjust created wage types.
If you want to report such periods differently, you can achieve it by
manual adjustment of created XML (or directly on IR portal) and
<ZG>excluding </>this PERNR from further KATRE reporting process via
infotype 0041.
In case that you are reporting retro period from currently opened
payroll period, you should resolve this case by Swap method.
If you wish to mix different income types, you can use your custom
correction wage types and map it properly (VC_T7FIIR) to switch amounts
between these income codes to get rid of negative amounts.
Example: In current period, you have income type 201 = 5000, 235 = -100
and you want to compensate this negative delta from 201.
You create correction wage types for each income type to switch amount.
These should be used only for reporting purposes and should not affect
any other parts of payroll (no cumulations and further processing should
be defined)
Add wage type I201 = -100
Add wage type I235 = 100
Run Payroll again.
Run KATRE reporting again
As result, there should be no negative delta for 235 and reported 201
will be only 4900.
Note: Correction wage types are not part of delivery and you must
prepare your own wage types.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFI_KATRE266 - Negative delta &1 compensated from different income type &2! ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFI_KATRE266, which states "Negative delta &1 compensated from different income type &2," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy in the payroll results, specifically related to the compensation of negative deltas (adjustments) across different income types.
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Delta: This error arises when there is a negative delta (a reduction in earnings) that is being compensated or adjusted by amounts from a different income type. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect payroll configuration.
  Changes in employee master data or payroll results that were not properly reflected in the payroll run.
  Manual adjustments made to payroll results that conflict with the expected calculations.
  
  
  
  Income Type Mismatch: The error indicates that the system is trying to balance a negative amount from one income type with a positive amount from another income type, which is not allowed in the payroll processing logic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Payroll Results: Check the payroll results for the employee in question. Look for any inconsistencies or unexpected values in the income types involved. You can use transaction codes like PC_PAYRESULT or PE03 to analyze payroll results.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the payroll configuration for the income types is set up correctly. This includes checking the wage types, their characteristics, and how they interact with each other during payroll processing.
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Data: If there are manual adjustments that have been made, consider reversing or correcting them to ensure that the payroll results are accurate and consistent.
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: Before running the actual payroll, perform a simulation to identify any potential issues. This can help catch discrepancies before they affect the final payroll results.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and the specific error message for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Engage SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or specific guidance based on the version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PC_PAYRESULT: To view payroll results.
  PE03: To maintain and view wage types.
  PA03: To maintain and view personnel actions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to payroll processing and the specific error message for any known issues or fixes.
  
  
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a testing environment to better understand the cause without affecting live data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.