How To Fix HRPAYSE_MTS021 - Amount for the car allowance is negative, tick is removed in column 050

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYSE_MTS - Monthly tax statement

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Amount for the car allowance is negative, tick is removed in column 050

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYSE_MTS021 - Amount for the car allowance is negative, tick is removed in column 050 ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYSE_MTS021 indicates that there is an issue with the car allowance amount in the payroll processing. Specifically, it states that the amount for the car allowance is negative, which is not acceptable in this context. The message also mentions that a tick (or checkmark) has been removed in column 050, which typically refers to a specific field in the payroll schema or infotype related to allowances.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Amount: The primary cause of this error is that the car allowance amount has been entered as a negative value. This could happen due to incorrect data entry, a payroll calculation error, or a configuration issue in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the infotype that handles car allowances, leading to incorrect calculations.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors in the employee's master data or payroll infotypes could lead to negative values being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Employee Master Data: Review the employee's master data and infotypes related to car allowances (e.g., IT0014 - Recurring Payments/Deductions) to ensure that the car allowance amount is correctly entered as a positive value.
  Review Payroll Schema: Check the payroll schema and rules that govern the calculation of car allowances. Ensure that there are no conditions or calculations that could inadvertently result in a negative value.
  Adjust Amounts: If the car allowance is indeed supposed to be a positive value, correct the amount in the relevant infotype or payroll data.
  Run Payroll Simulation: After making corrections, run a payroll simulation to verify that the error has been resolved and that the car allowance is now being processed correctly.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes that handle allowances, such as IT0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions) and IT0008 (Basic Pay).
  Payroll Configuration: Understanding the payroll configuration and schema can help identify where the error might be occurring.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or fixes.
  Testing: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to the production system to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPAYSE_MTS021 error message in SAP.