How To Fix HRPAYNLLA_EN333 - Invalid return value for legal person &1 in feature NLWCR

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYNLLA_EN - Error Messages for Wage Return NL

• Message number: 333

• Message text: Invalid return value for legal person &1 in feature NLWCR

What causes this issue?

You have entered an invalid return value for the selected legal person
in featture NLWCR.

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 feature NLWCR. For this, refer to the Customizing for <LS>Payroll
Netherlands</> under <DS:SIMG.PAY_NL_FEATURE_NLWCR>Activate Work Cost
Regulation</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN333 - Invalid return value for legal person &1 in feature NLWCR ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN333 indicates that there is an issue with the return value for a legal person in the feature NLWCR (Netherlands Wage Calculation Rules). This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in the Netherlands, particularly when the system is trying to determine the correct legal entity for payroll calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Configuration: The feature NLWCR may be incorrectly configured, leading to an invalid return value for the specified legal person.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The legal person data may be missing or incorrectly maintained in the system, which can lead to the error.
  Custom Modifications: If there are custom modifications or enhancements in the payroll processing logic, they may not be returning the expected values.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the employee or the legal entity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Feature Configuration: Review the configuration of the NLWCR feature in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that the return values for the legal person are valid.
  
  Transaction Code: PE03 (to maintain features)
  
  
  
  Validate Legal Person Data: Ensure that the legal person data is correctly maintained in the system. Check for any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  Transaction Code: PA20 (to display employee data)
  Transaction Code: PA30 (to maintain employee data)
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema: Check the payroll schema and rules to ensure that they are correctly referencing the legal person and that there are no custom modifications causing the issue.
  
  Transaction Code: PE01 (to maintain payroll schemas)
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches: Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases updates to fix known issues.
  
  Transaction Code: SNOTE (to implement SAP Notes)
  
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run of the payroll process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to payroll processing in the Netherlands for any additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that relevant personnel are trained on the payroll configuration and understand the implications of changes made to features and data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYNLLA_EN333 error in your SAP system.