How To Fix HRPAYRULOG026 - Delimit the garnishment order on the employee leaving date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYRULOG - Messages for HRUCALC0 logging

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Delimit the garnishment order on the employee leaving date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYRULOG026 - Delimit the garnishment order on the employee leaving date ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYRULOG026, which states "Delimit the garnishment order on the employee leaving date," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing when an employee is leaving the organization, and there are existing garnishment orders that need to be addressed.
  Cause:
  This error arises when an employee has a garnishment order (such as for child support, tax levies, etc.) that has not been properly delimited (ended) on their leaving date. In SAP, garnishment orders must be managed correctly to ensure that payroll calculations are accurate and compliant with legal requirements. If the garnishment order is still active after the employee's termination date, it can lead to incorrect payroll processing and potential legal issues.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to delimit the garnishment order for the employee on their leaving date. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Employee's Data:
  
  Use transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) in SAP.
  Enter the employee's personnel number and select the relevant infotype for garnishments (usually Infotype 0014 - Recurring Payments/Deductions).
  
  
  
  Locate the Garnishment Order:
  
  Find the garnishment order that is active for the employee. This will typically be listed under the relevant infotype.
  
  
  
  Delimit the Garnishment Order:
  
  Select the garnishment order and choose the option to delimit it.
  Enter the employee's leaving date as the end date for the garnishment order.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Re-run Payroll:
  
  After delimiting the garnishment order, re-run the payroll process for the employee to ensure that the error is resolved and that payroll calculations are accurate.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to garnishments, such as Infotype 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions) and Infotype 0000 (Actions) for employee actions like terminations.
  Legal Compliance: Ensure that the handling of garnishments complies with local laws and regulations, as improper handling can lead to legal repercussions.
  Documentation: Keep documentation of the garnishment orders and any changes made for audit purposes.
  Training: If you are frequently encountering this error, consider additional training on SAP HR modules and garnishment processing to better understand the system's requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPAYRULOG026 error and ensure that the employee's payroll is processed correctly upon their departure from the organization.