How To Fix HRPAYIEINFOTYPES187 - Subsidiary Employment is calculated on Week1/Month1 basis (default)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Subsidiary Employment is calculated on Week1/Month1 basis (default)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYIEINFOTYPES187 - Subsidiary Employment is calculated on Week1/Month1 basis (default) ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYIEINFOTYPES187 indicates that there is an issue related to the calculation of subsidiary employment in the payroll process. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process payroll for an employee who has subsidiary employment, but the configuration is set to calculate it on a "Week1/Month1" basis, which may not be appropriate for the specific payroll scenario.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The payroll schema or the infotype settings for subsidiary employment may not be configured correctly. The system expects a certain configuration for calculating subsidiary employment, and if it is set to "Week1/Month1," it may not align with the actual employment conditions.
  Employee Data: The employee's data in the relevant infotypes (like IT0001, IT0002, etc.) may not be complete or may have inconsistencies that lead to this error.
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up correctly for the period in which the payroll is being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for subsidiary employment in the payroll schema. Ensure that the settings align with the company's payroll policies and the specific requirements for subsidiary employment.
  Review Employee Data: Check the employee's infotypes to ensure that all necessary data is correctly entered and that there are no inconsistencies. Pay particular attention to infotypes related to employment status and subsidiary employment.
  Adjust Payroll Control Record: Verify that the payroll control record is set up correctly for the relevant payroll period. Ensure that it allows for the correct processing of subsidiary employment.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and subsidiary employment to ensure that all necessary steps and configurations are followed.
  Testing: After making any changes, run a test payroll to see if the error persists. This will help confirm whether the adjustments made have resolved the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that pertain to employment and payroll, such as IT0001 (Organizational Assignment), IT0002 (Personal Data), and any infotypes specific to subsidiary employment.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring subsidiary employment.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking configurations and employee data, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.