How To Fix HRPAYTR02368 - CAUTION! Division by & not permitted! Please redefine step!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR02 -

• Message number: 368

• Message text: CAUTION! Division by & not permitted! Please redefine step!

What causes this issue?

In the definition of a division, you specified as a second operand
(divisor) a <ZH>&v1&</> ! This is not permitted!

System Response

M2E368

How to fix this error?

Please select a different operator or divisor <ZH>different from
&v1&</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR02368 - CAUTION! Division by & not permitted! Please redefine step! ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR02368 indicates that there is an issue with a division operation in a payroll calculation step. Specifically, the message "CAUTION! Division by & not permitted! Please redefine step!" suggests that the system is attempting to perform a division operation where the divisor is either zero or not defined, which is not allowed in mathematical operations.
  Cause:
  
  Zero or Undefined Divisor: The most common cause of this error is that the divisor in the calculation is zero or not properly initialized. This can happen if the relevant wage type or variable used in the division has not been populated with a valid value.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the payroll schema or the specific calculation step that is leading to this division error.
  Data Issues: There could be missing or incorrect data in the employee master data or payroll results that are being used in the calculation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Calculation Step: Review the specific payroll calculation step that is generating the error. Look for any division operations and verify the values being used. Ensure that the divisor is not zero or undefined.
  Review Wage Types: Check the wage types involved in the calculation. Make sure that they are correctly defined and populated with valid data.
  Debugging: If you have access to the SAP system, you can use the debugging tools to step through the payroll calculation and identify where the division by zero is occurring.
  Adjust Configuration: If the issue is related to the payroll schema configuration, you may need to adjust the configuration to ensure that the divisor is always valid. This may involve adding checks or conditions to prevent division by zero.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing for any known issues or additional guidance on handling this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to payroll processing that may address this issue.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like PE01 (Schema Maintenance) to review and modify payroll schemas, or PC00_MXX_CALC to run payroll calculations.
  Testing: After making changes, run a test payroll for the affected employee(s) to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or support team for further assistance.