How To Fix HRPAYIEPAYROLL025 - Pensionable Pay for & is zero or negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYIEPAYROLL - Message class for payroll reporting - IE

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Pensionable Pay for & is zero or negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYIEPAYROLL025 - Pensionable Pay for & is zero or negative ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYIEPAYROLL025 indicates that the pensionable pay for an employee is either zero or negative. This error typically arises during payroll processing when the system attempts to calculate pension contributions based on the employee's earnings, but finds that the pensionable pay is not valid.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Payroll Configuration: The payroll schema or rules may not be set up correctly, leading to incorrect calculations of pensionable pay.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: Employee master data, such as wage types or infotypes related to pay, may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Negative Wage Types: If there are wage types that are negative (e.g., deductions or adjustments), they could lead to a negative pensionable pay.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors in payroll data or master data can result in incorrect values being processed.
  Time Management Issues: If time data (e.g., absence or leave) is not correctly recorded, it may affect the calculation of pensionable pay.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that all relevant wage types are correctly entered and that there are no missing entries.
  Review Payroll Configuration: Ensure that the payroll schema and rules are correctly configured to calculate pensionable pay. This may involve checking the relevant wage types and their settings.
  Analyze Wage Types: Check the wage types being used in the payroll run. Ensure that there are no negative wage types affecting the pensionable pay calculation.
  Correct Time Data: Verify that the time data for the employee is accurate and that any absences or leaves are correctly recorded.
  Run a Simulation: Use the payroll simulation feature to identify where the calculation is going wrong. This can help pinpoint the specific issue causing the error.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to payroll processing and pensionable pay calculations for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates to the payroll processing logic.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data), PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to assist in troubleshooting.
  Testing: After making corrections, run a test payroll to ensure that the issue is resolved and that pensionable pay is calculated correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant specializing in SAP HR and Payroll.