How To Fix HRPAYNLLA_EN736 - Number of Remunerated Hours must be zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 736

• Message text: Number of Remunerated Hours must be zero

What causes this issue?

The Number of Remunerated Hours is not 0. As the Incidental Income
Reduction Code # Z and the wage in money ( wage return indicator 74) is
equal to vacation allowance (wage return indicator 70) + Extra period
salary (wage return indicator 72), the Number of Remunerated Hours must
be zero.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN736 - Number of Remunerated Hours must be zero ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN736, which states "Number of Remunerated Hours must be zero," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system expects the number of remunerated hours for a specific payroll period to be zero, but it has detected a non-zero value.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Time Data: The employee's time data may have been incorrectly entered or processed, leading to a non-zero value for hours that should be zero.
  Payroll Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or rules that are not aligned with the expected outcomes for certain employee types or payroll periods.
  Employee Status: The employee may be in a status (e.g., leave of absence, termination) that should not generate any remunerated hours.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or uploads of time data may have included erroneous values.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Time Data: Check the time entries for the employee in question. Ensure that any time-related infotypes (e.g., IT 2001, IT 2006) are correctly maintained and reflect the expected values.
  Check Payroll Configuration: Review the payroll schema and rules to ensure they are set up correctly for the employee's situation. This may involve consulting with a payroll specialist or SAP HCM consultant.
  Employee Status Verification: Confirm the employee's status in the system. If they are on leave or have been terminated, ensure that the payroll processing reflects this correctly.
  Adjust Data: If incorrect data is found, make the necessary adjustments to ensure that the number of remunerated hours is set to zero as required.
  Testing: After making changes, run a test payroll for the employee to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as IT 0000 (Actions), IT 0001 (Organizational Assignment), and IT 2001 (Absences) to understand how they impact payroll.
  Payroll Logs: Check payroll logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message in the SAP Support Portal, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on payroll processing and error handling for further insights into resolving similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a qualified SAP consultant for more in-depth troubleshooting.