How To Fix HRPAYRU_PYD_MESSAGES018 - Enter a positive value for the &1 parameter

HRPAYRU_PYD_MESSAGES018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYRU_PYD_MESSAGES - PCC Russia: Messages for Content Classes

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Enter a positive value for the &1 parameter

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter the relevant positive value in the
<DS:SIMG.PYD_FRW_3>Define Data Source Instances</> Customizing
activity.

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 HRPAYRU_PYD_MESSAGES018 - Enter a positive value for the &1 parameter ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYRU_PYD_MESSAGES018 with the description "Enter a positive value for the &1 parameter" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly in the Russian payroll (PYD) area. This error indicates that a parameter that is expected to have a positive value has been provided with a zero or negative value.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Input Values: The most common cause is that during payroll processing, a parameter (like a wage type, deduction, or other financial input) has been set to zero or a negative number, which is not valid for the calculation.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of payroll schemas or rules that lead to incorrect calculations or inputs.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can also lead to this issue, where an employee's data might have been incorrectly entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the payroll data for the employee or the specific