How To Fix HRPAYNL_EN256 - Rem. hours should be 0 when income code <> 11, 13, 15, 17, 31 or 33

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNL_EN - Errormessage for NL Payroll

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Rem. hours should be 0 when income code <> 11, 13, 15, 17, 31 or 33

What causes this issue?

When the income code is not 11, 13, 15, 17, 31 or 33, the remunerated
hours must be 0.
This is conform to the conditions of the Dutch Tax Office.

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?

Check whether the income code is correct for this employee / pensioner.
If so, check why there are remunerated hours in this period. If this is
a customizing issue, please update the corresponding customizing.
For more information, see Customizing under <ZK>Payroll Netherlands ->
Wage Return -> Payroll -></>
<DS:SIMG.PAY_NL_B2A_LA_320>Setup sequence for determining number of
remunerated hours</><ZK>.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN256 - Rem. hours should be 0 when income code <> 11, 13, 15, 17, 31 or 33 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN256 indicates that there is an issue with the processing of payroll data in the Netherlands, specifically related to the handling of remuneration hours. The error states that the "Rem. hours should be 0 when income code <> 11, 13, 15, 17, 31 or 33." This means that for certain income codes, the system expects the remuneration hours to be zero.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  Incorrect Income Code: The income code being used does not match the expected values (11, 13, 15, 17, 31, or 33) that allow for non-zero remuneration hours.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the payroll data entry where remuneration hours are incorrectly filled in for an income code that should not have them.
  Configuration Issues: There could be a configuration issue in the payroll schema or rules that govern how remuneration hours are processed based on income codes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Income Code: Verify the income code being used in the payroll processing. Ensure that it is one of the specified codes (11, 13, 15, 17, 31, or 33) if you intend to have non-zero remuneration hours.
  
  
  Review Remuneration Hours: If the income code is correct and does not allow for remuneration hours, ensure that the remuneration hours field is set to zero.
  
  
  Data Validation: Review the payroll data entries for any inconsistencies or errors. Correct any entries that do not comply with the expected rules.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP HR configuration team to review the payroll schema and rules. Ensure that the logic for handling remuneration hours and income codes is correctly set up.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary corrections, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for the specific payroll module you are using, as it may provide additional insights into income codes and remuneration hours.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates to the payroll processing logic.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the HRPAYNL_EN256 error in your SAP payroll processing.