How To Fix HRPAYIEINFOTYPES021 - Entry in field has no impact when Contribution % is initial

HRPAYIEINFOTYPES021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYIEINFOTYPES - Message class for all Irish Infotypes

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Entry in field has no impact when Contribution % is initial

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HRPAYIEINFOTYPES021 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYIEINFOTYPES021, which states "Entry in field has no impact when Contribution % is initial," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This error is related to the configuration of infotypes, particularly those dealing with employee contributions, such as social security or pension contributions.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when an entry is made in a field that is expected to have a contribution percentage associated with it, but the contribution percentage is not specified (i.e., it is initial or blank). In payroll processing, if the contribution percentage is not defined, the system cannot calculate any contributions based on the entered data, leading to this error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Infotype Data: Review the infotype data for the employee in question. Ensure that the relevant infotype (e.g., IT0015 for additional payments, IT0580 for pension plans, etc.)