How To Fix HRPAYHR_JOPPD021 - Value of &1 negative &2!

HRPAYHR_JOPPD021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYHR_JOPPD - JOPPD related messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Value of &1 negative &2!

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HRPAYHR_JOPPD021 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYHR_JOPPD021, which states "Value of &1 negative &2!?", typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that a certain value (represented by &1) is negative when it should not be, and it is associated with a specific field or parameter (represented by &2).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Values in Payroll: The error usually arises when a payroll calculation results in a negative value for a field that is expected to be positive. This could happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect configuration of wage types.
  Errors in master data (e.g., employee records, infotypes).
  Incorrectly defined payroll rules or schemas.
  Manual entries that lead to negative values.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: If there are manual entries in the payroll process, it is possible that a negative value was inadvertently entered.
  
  
  Incorrect Calculation Logic: The payroll calculation logic may not be correctly set up, leading to unexpected negative