How To Fix HRPAYTR03368 - CAUTION! Division by & not permitted! Please redefine step!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYTR03 -

• 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 HRPAYTR03368 - CAUTION! Division by & not permitted! Please redefine step! ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYTR03368, which states "CAUTION! Division by & not permitted! Please redefine step!" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to perform a division operation where the divisor is either zero or not defined, which is mathematically invalid.
  Cause:
  
  
  Zero or Undefined Divisor: The most common cause of this error is that the divisor in a calculation step is either zero or not properly defined. This can happen if:
  
  A wage type or variable that is expected to hold a value is empty or has not been initialized.
  There is a logical error in the payroll schema or calculation rules that leads to a division by a variable that does not have a valid value.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll schema or the specific calculation step may be incorrectly configured, leading to situations where a division operation is attempted with an invalid divisor.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the employee master data or payroll results that lead to unexpected values being used in calculations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Calculation Step: Review the specific calculation step in the payroll schema where the error occurs. Ensure that the divisor is correctly defined and that it will not be zero or undefined during execution.
  
  
  Debugging: Use the SAP debugging tools to trace the execution of the payroll process. This can help identify the exact point where the division by zero is occurring and what values are being used.
  
  
  Review Wage Types: Check the wage types involved in the calculation. Ensure that they are correctly populated and that there are no missing values that could lead to a zero divisor.
  
  
  Modify the Schema: If necessary, modify the payroll schema to include checks that prevent division by zero. For example, you can add a conditional statement to check if the divisor is zero before performing the division.
  
  
  Test with Sample Data: After making changes, run a test payroll with sample data to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the calculations are performed correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review the SAP HR payroll documentation for guidance on configuring payroll schemas and handling calculations.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the HRPAYTR03368 error and implement a solution to prevent it from occurring in the future.