How To Fix HRPAYNL_EN014 - Premium wage Awf-low should be zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNL_EN - Errormessage for NL Payroll

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Premium wage Awf-low should be zero

What causes this issue?

As employee is not BBL and not aged < 21 and income code is not 31, 32,
33, 35, 38, 39, 40 or 46 and contract indicators are not JJN, the
premium wage Awf-low should be zero.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN014 - Premium wage Awf-low should be zero ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN014, which states "Premium wage Awf-low should be zero," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the Netherlands. This error indicates that there is an issue with the premium wage calculation, specifically that the "Awf-low" (which refers to the low wage component for the unemployment insurance fund) should be zero but is not.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Wage Type Configuration: The wage type for Awf-low may be incorrectly configured in the payroll schema or in the wage type characteristics.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entered for the employee's payroll information, leading to an incorrect calculation of the Awf-low.
  Employee Classification: The employee may be classified in a way that incorrectly triggers the Awf-low wage type.
  Payroll Schema Issues: There may be issues in the payroll schema that are causing the calculation to not function as intended.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the wage type configuration in the SAP system (transaction code: SM30 or SM31) and verify the settings for the Awf-low wage type.
  Ensure that the wage type is set up correctly and that it is not being incorrectly calculated.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data (transaction code: PA30) to ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly.
  Pay special attention to the employee's classification, contract type, and any other relevant payroll-related information.
  
  
  
  Examine Payroll Schema:
  
  Review the payroll schema (transaction code: PE01) to ensure that the logic for calculating the Awf-low is correct.
  Look for any customizations or modifications that may have been made to the standard payroll schema.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Perform a payroll simulation (transaction code: PC00_M99_CWTR) to see if the error persists and to identify any other related issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing in the Netherlands for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Payroll Processing: Familiarize yourself with the payroll processing rules and regulations in the Netherlands, as they may impact how wages and premiums are calculated.
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a testing environment to troubleshoot without affecting live payroll processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYNL_EN014 error in your SAP system.