How To Fix HRPAYNLLA_EN731 - Number of weekly contract hours must be 0 for income code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 731

• Message text: Number of weekly contract hours must be 0 for income code &1

What causes this issue?

The number of contract hours per week must be 0, unless the income code
is 11, 13, 15, 17, 33, 54 or 62.
For wage return in 2018 the income codes are 11, 13, 15 or 17.

System Response

The number of contract hours and the amount of the contract wage are set
to 0 by the system.

How to fix this error?

The error has been repaired in the payroll run by setting the contract
hours to 0. To avoid this message being added to the payroll log, check
whether the income code is correct for this employee / pensioner.
If so, check why there are number of contract hours per week in this
period. If this is a customizing issue, update the corresponding
customizing.
For more information, see Customizing under Payroll Netherlands -> Wage
Return -> Payroll -> Setup sequence for determining number of number of
contract hours per week.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN731 - Number of weekly contract hours must be 0 for income code &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN731 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of income codes in relation to the number of weekly contract hours for an employee. Specifically, the error states that the number of weekly contract hours must be set to 0 for the specified income code.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The income code in question is configured in such a way that it does not allow for any weekly contract hours. This is common for certain types of payments or allowances that are not tied to a specific number of hours worked.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the weekly contract hours have been incorrectly set for an employee who is associated with this income code.
  Employee Status: The employee's status or type may not require a weekly hour configuration, leading to this error when the system checks the validity of the data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Income Code Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the income code in question. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that it is intended to have 0 weekly contract hours.
  If necessary, consult with your HR or payroll configuration team to verify the intended setup.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data to ensure that the weekly contract hours are set to 0 for the relevant income code.
  If the employee should not have any weekly hours associated with this income code, update the employee's record accordingly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Processing:
  
  If the error occurs during payroll processing, ensure that the payroll run is configured correctly and that all relevant data is accurate.
  Re-run the payroll process after making the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to payroll and income codes for any additional insights or specific configuration requirements.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and employee data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on income code configurations.
  Training: Ensure that HR personnel are trained on the correct setup and maintenance of income codes and employee payroll data to prevent similar issues in the future.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing in a non-production environment to ensure that the error is resolved and that payroll calculations are accurate.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.