How To Fix HRPAYNL_EN404 - Annual basis cannot be initial for calculation method w/ annual basis

HRPAYNL_EN404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNL_EN - Errormessage for NL Payroll

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Annual basis cannot be initial for calculation method w/ annual basis

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN404 - Annual basis cannot be initial for calculation method w/ annual basis ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNL_EN404 indicates that there is an issue with the annual basis not being initialized for a calculation method that requires it. This error typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the Netherlands (as suggested by the "NL" in the error code), particularly when dealing with annual salary calculations.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The payroll configuration for the annual basis may not be set up correctly in the system. This could involve missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the payroll schema.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: Employee master data may not have the necessary information filled out, such as the annual salary or other relevant fields that are required for the calculation method.
  
  
  Calculation Method Issues: The specific calculation method being used may not be compatible with the data provided, or it may not have been properly defined in the