How To Fix HRPAYNL_EN039 - Wage for SI cannot be zero with "Awf" contributions

HRPAYNL_EN039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNL_EN - Errormessage for NL Payroll

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Wage for SI cannot be zero with "Awf" contributions

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HRPAYNL_EN039 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN039, which states "Wage for SI cannot be zero with 'Awf' contributions," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the Netherlands, particularly when dealing with social insurance (SI) contributions. This error indicates that the system has detected a situation where the wage amount for social insurance contributions is zero, which is not permissible when there are contributions classified as "Awf" (which refers to the "Algemene Werkloosheidsfonds" or General Unemployment Fund).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Zero Wage Amount: The primary cause of this error is that the wage amount being processed for social insurance contributions is zero. This can happen if:
  
  The employee has no earnings for the payroll period.
  There is a configuration issue in the payroll setup.
  Incorrect data entry or absence of wage types that should contribute to the SI.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll configuration may not be set up correctly to handle the contributions for the specific employee or wage