How To Fix HRPAYSE_MTS002 - Person has negative values, record is excluded from the XML batch

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYSE_MTS - Monthly tax statement

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Person has negative values, record is excluded from the XML batch

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYSE_MTS002 - Person has negative values, record is excluded from the XML batch ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYSE_MTS002 indicates that there are negative values associated with a person's payroll data, which leads to the exclusion of that record from the XML batch processing. This error typically arises during the generation of XML files for payroll reporting or data transfer, particularly in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources).
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Payroll Values: The most common cause of this error is that the payroll results for the employee contain negative values. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Adjustments or corrections made to payroll results.
  Incorrect data entry or configuration in payroll processing.
  Deductions that exceed earnings, resulting in a negative net pay.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of payroll schemas or rules that lead to incorrect calculations.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be inconsistencies or errors in the employee master data or payroll results.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Payroll Results: Check the payroll results for the affected employee(s) to identify any negative values. You can do this by:
  
  Using transaction code PC_PAYRESULT to view the payroll results.
  Analyzing the wage types to see where the negative values are coming from.
  
  
  
  Correct Negative Values: If you find negative values that should not be there, you will need to correct them. This may involve:
  
  Adjusting wage types or correcting entries in the payroll.
  Running a retroactive payroll calculation if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the payroll schema and rules to ensure that they are set up correctly. Make sure that deductions and earnings are calculated properly.
  
  
  Data Validation: Ensure that the employee master data is accurate and complete. Check for any missing or incorrect information that could lead to payroll discrepancies.
  
  
  Testing: After making corrections, run a test payroll for the affected employee(s) to ensure that the issue is resolved and that there are no negative values.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to payroll processing for additional guidance on handling negative values.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PC_PAYRESULT: To view payroll results.
  PA30: To view and maintain employee master data.
  PE51: To view and modify payroll schemas.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to payroll processing and the specific error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP HR team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.