How To Fix HRPAYFR_N4DS083 - Wage type &1 (from &2 to &3): negative value (&4) denied set to zero

HRPAYFR_N4DS083 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_N4DS - Declarations in N4DS format

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Wage type &1 (from &2 to &3): negative value (&4) denied set to zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_N4DS083 - Wage type &1 (from &2 to &3): negative value (&4) denied set to zero ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_N4DS083 indicates that there is an issue with a wage type in the payroll process, specifically that a negative value for a wage type is not allowed and has been set to zero. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly for the French payroll (as indicated by the prefix "HRPAYFR").
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Wage Type Value: The error arises when a wage type (e.g., salary, bonus, deduction) has a calculated value that is negative. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect configuration of wage types.
  Errors in the payroll calculation logic.
  Manual entries that result in negative values.
  Adjustments or corrections that inadvertently lead to negative amounts.
  
  
  
  Payroll Configuration: The wage type may be configured in such a way that it does not allow negative values. This is common for certain wage types that should always be positive (e.g., gross salary).
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Payroll