How To Fix HRPAYFI_KATRE272 - Negative unjust enrichment can't be automatically resolved!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFI_KATRE - KATRE (Income Register)

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Negative unjust enrichment can't be automatically resolved!

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Handling of negative UE is not defined by the Incomes Register;
therefore, you must avoid it.
Once Unjust Enrichment was reported, its amount must not be decreased.

How to fix this error?

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

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_KATRE272 - Negative unjust enrichment can't be automatically resolved! ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFI_KATRE272 indicates that there is a situation of "negative unjust enrichment" that cannot be automatically resolved. This typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with overpayments or adjustments that need to be made to employee compensation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Overpayment: The error often arises when an employee has been overpaid, and the system is unable to automatically adjust the payroll records to rectify the overpayment.
  Incorrect Data: There may be incorrect or incomplete data in the payroll records, such as incorrect wage types or amounts.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of payroll processing in the SAP system, particularly in relation to how overpayments and adjustments are handled.
  Legal Regulations: Sometimes, legal regulations regarding payroll adjustments can complicate the resolution of overpayments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Manual Adjustment: You may need to manually adjust the payroll records to correct the overpayment. This can involve creating a negative entry for the overpaid