How To Fix HRPAYIEPAYROLL566 - Amt contributed by employer to Retirement Benefit Scheme is negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 566

• Message text: Amt contributed by employer to Retirement Benefit Scheme is negative

What causes this issue?

Employer's contribution to Retirement Benefit Scheme for the employee is
negative.

System Response

<DS:RE.HIECEOY0>IE Year End Report : Production of Legislative Forms
report (HIECEOY0)</> does not generate the E-file in XML format of the
End-of-Year returns - P35 form.

How to fix this error?

Check the <LS>Airth. symbol</> field in <LS>Assignment of Wage Types to
Cumulation WTs (Customer Table)</> (V_T596J) for the wage type that
stores the value of Retirement Benifit Scheme.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYIEPAYROLL566 - Amt contributed by employer to Retirement Benefit Scheme is negative ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYIEPAYROLL566 indicates that there is an issue with the amount contributed by the employer to the Retirement Benefit Scheme (RBS) in the payroll processing. Specifically, it suggests that the amount is negative, which is not valid in this context.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll configuration for the Retirement Benefit Scheme may be set up incorrectly, leading to negative contributions.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entries in the employee master data or payroll results that are causing the contribution to be calculated as negative.
  Negative Adjustments: If there were adjustments or corrections made in the payroll that inadvertently resulted in a negative contribution.
  Incorrect Calculation Rules: The rules or formulas used to calculate the employer's contribution may be incorrect or not aligned with the intended logic.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the Retirement Benefit Scheme in the SAP system. Ensure that the contribution rates and rules are set up correctly.
  Check Employee Data: Verify the employee master data and payroll results for any discrepancies. Look for any negative values that may have been entered incorrectly.
  Adjust Payroll Results: If there are negative adjustments, correct them in the payroll results. This may involve recalculating the payroll for the affected period.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines for the specific Retirement Benefit Scheme to ensure compliance with the required calculations.
  Run Payroll Simulation: Before running the actual payroll, perform a simulation to identify any potential issues with contributions.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates to the payroll processing logic.
  Legal Compliance: Ensure that the contributions comply with local laws and regulations regarding retirement benefits.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that contributions are calculated correctly in future payroll runs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.