How To Fix HRPAYFR_DSN_DUCS020 - Period &1, payment reduced by &2 due to negative amount on retro. period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_DSN_DUCS - Message class for DSN Contributions section

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Period &1, payment reduced by &2 due to negative amount on retro. period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_DSN_DUCS020 - Period &1, payment reduced by &2 due to negative amount on retro. period ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_DSN_DUCS020 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly in the French payroll system. This message indicates that during the payroll calculation for a specific period, the payment for an employee has been reduced due to a negative amount that was carried over from a retroactive period.
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Retroactive Amount: The error is triggered when there is a negative amount (e.g., a deduction or correction) from a previous payroll period that affects the current payroll calculation. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Corrections made to previous payroll runs (e.g., adjustments for overpayments).
  Changes in employee data (e.g., changes in salary, deductions, or benefits) that require retroactive adjustments.
  Incorrectly entered data in the previous payroll periods.
  
  
  
  Payroll Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the payroll configuration or rules that govern how retroactive payments are handled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Retroactive Adjustments: Check the retroactive adjustments that have been made for the employee. Look for any negative amounts that may have been entered incorrectly or that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  Correct Payroll Data: If the negative amount is due to an error, correct the relevant payroll data in the previous periods. This may involve:
  
  Adjusting the employee's master data.
  Correcting any payroll infotypes that may have been incorrectly maintained.
  
  
  
  Re-run Payroll: After making the necessary corrections, re-run the payroll for the affected periods to ensure that the adjustments are reflected correctly.
  
  
  Consult Payroll Documentation: Review the payroll documentation and configuration settings to ensure that the handling of retroactive payments is set up correctly.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to review and adjust employee data and payroll results.
  Payroll Logs: Check the payroll logs for detailed information about the calculations and adjustments that were made. This can provide insights into why the negative amount was generated.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for specific details on handling payroll retroactive adjustments in your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.