How To Fix HRPAYRU_PYD_TEXTS018 - Employee salary is decreased.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYRU_PYD_TEXTS -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Employee salary is decreased.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYRU_PYD_TEXTS018 - Employee salary is decreased. ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYRU_PYD_TEXTS018, which states "Employee salary is decreased," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in the SAP HR module, particularly for Russian payroll. This message indicates that there has been a decrease in the employee's salary, which may not be allowed or may require additional processing steps.
  Cause:
  
  Salary Adjustment: The error may arise from a manual adjustment or a change in the employee's salary that results in a decrease.
  Payroll Configuration: There may be specific configurations or rules in the payroll schema that prevent salary reductions without proper justification or documentation.
  Legal Compliance: In some jurisdictions, there are legal restrictions on reducing an employee's salary without consent or proper notification.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during payroll processing can lead to unintended salary decreases.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Salary Changes: Check the employee's salary history and the reason for the decrease. Ensure that the change is valid and justified.
  Consult Payroll Policies: Review the company's payroll policies and legal requirements regarding salary reductions. Ensure compliance with local labor laws.
  Adjust Payroll Configuration: If the decrease is valid, you may need to adjust the payroll configuration to allow for such changes. This may involve modifying the payroll schema or rules.
  Documentation: Ensure that there is proper documentation for the salary decrease, including any necessary approvals or employee consent.
  Reprocess Payroll: After making the necessary adjustments, reprocess the payroll to reflect the changes correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its documentation and may have specific notes addressing this issue.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to review and adjust employee data.
  Testing: Before implementing changes in a production environment, test the adjustments in a development or quality assurance environment to ensure that the changes do not lead to further issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.