How To Fix HRPAYTR03327 - The summation indicator cannot be set for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR03 -

• Message number: 327

• Message text: The summation indicator cannot be set for &

What causes this issue?

The key figure &V1& is of the internal data type &V2&. This cannot be
made into a total.

System Response

The summation indicator must be canceled.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYTR03327 - The summation indicator cannot be set for & ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR03327, which states "The summation indicator cannot be set for &," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the summation indicators for wage types in the payroll process.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The summation indicator for a specific wage type may not be configured correctly in the payroll schema or in the wage type characteristics.
  Wage Type Characteristics: The wage type may have been defined in such a way that it does not allow for summation, or it may be set to a type that is incompatible with summation.
  Payroll Schema Issues: The payroll schema may not be set up to handle the summation of the specific wage type.
  Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the employee master data or payroll results that prevent the summation from being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance) and check the characteristics of the wage type in question.
  Ensure that the summation indicator is set correctly and that it is allowed for the wage type.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Use transaction code PE02 to review the payroll schema and ensure that the summation logic is correctly implemented for the wage type.
  Make sure that the relevant operations for summation are included in the schema.
  
  
  
  Validate Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee master data (using transaction code PA20 or PA30) to ensure that there are no inconsistencies or missing information that could affect payroll processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific wage type and its summation indicators for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, run a test payroll to see if the error persists. Monitor the logs for any additional errors or warnings.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PE01: Wage Type Maintenance
  PE02: Payroll Schema Maintenance
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on payroll processing and wage type configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.