How To Fix HRPAYNLLA_EN739 - Overtime wage must be zero for income code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 739

• Message text: Overtime wage must be zero for income code &1

What causes this issue?

When the income code is not 11, 13, 15 or 17 the overtime wage must be
0. Otherwise your return will be rejected.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check whether the income code is correct for this employee / pensioner /
beneficiary. If so, check why the overtime wage is not zero in this
period.
Possibly you need to pay the overtime in a period, where a valid income
code is used.

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_EN739 - Overtime wage must be zero for income code &1 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYNLLA_EN739 indicates that there is an issue with the overtime wage for a specific income code in the payroll processing. The message states that the overtime wage must be zero for the specified income code (represented by &1).
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The income code in question may be configured in such a way that it does not allow for overtime wages. This could be due to the settings in the payroll schema or the specific wage type configuration.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry for the employee's payroll information, where overtime wages have been incorrectly entered for an income code that should not have them.
  Payroll Processing Logic: The payroll processing logic may be incorrectly set up, leading to the system expecting a zero value for overtime wages for that income code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the income code in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that it is intended to allow or disallow overtime wages.
  Check the wage type characteristics in the SAP payroll schema to confirm that the income code is configured to handle overtime correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Verify the employee's payroll data to ensure that there are no incorrect entries for overtime wages associated with the income code in question.
  If overtime wages have been entered incorrectly, correct the entries to reflect the appropriate values.
  
  
  
  Consult Payroll Schema:
  
  If you have access to the payroll schema, review the logic that processes the income code. Ensure that the conditions for calculating overtime wages are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, run a test payroll for the affected employee(s) to ensure that the error is resolved and that the payroll calculations are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the income code and its expected behavior regarding overtime wages.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Types: Understanding how wage types are configured in SAP is crucial. Each wage type can have specific characteristics that dictate how it behaves in payroll processing.
  Payroll Schema: Familiarity with the payroll schema and how it processes different income codes can help in troubleshooting issues like this.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on configuration best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.