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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 payroll run. Ensure that all relevant parameters are set to positive values. This includes checking wage types, deductions, and any other financial inputs.
  Review Payroll Configuration: If the error persists, check the payroll configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the rules and schemas are correctly set up to handle the calculations without resulting in negative or zero values.
  Debugging: If you have access to the SAP development environment, you can debug the payroll process to identify where the negative or zero value is being introduced.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific payroll area (in this case, Russian payroll) for any known issues or additional guidance.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to review and correct employee data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Testing: After making corrections, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the issue has been resolved and that the payroll calculations are now functioning correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPAYRU_PYD_MESSAGES018 error in your SAP system.