HRPBS00CA017 - Pension pay increase with general and other bonuses not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBS00CA - HCM: Calculation Modules

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Pension pay increase with general and other bonuses not permitted

What causes this issue?

You may not use pension pay increases if calculation for public services
regulation HBESVANPG2017_2018 is active at the same time. You can use
this calculation for public services regulation to activate the
distribution of increases into general and other increases according to
the Remuneration Adjustment Act 2017/2018 for the Public Services
regulation for the State of Hesse.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Deactivate calculation for public services regulation
HBESVANPG2017_2018.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBS00CA017 - Pension pay increase with general and other bonuses not permitted ?

  The SAP error message HRPBS00CA017 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, specifically when dealing with pension calculations in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that a pension pay increase cannot be processed because it includes general and other bonuses, which are not permitted for pension calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Pension Calculation Rules: The error arises due to the rules defined in the system regarding what constitutes pensionable earnings. In many jurisdictions, only certain types of earnings (like basic salary) are considered for pension calculations, while bonuses and other additional payments may not be included.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the payroll schema or in the specific infotype (like IT 0014 for recurring payments) that restrict the inclusion of bonuses in pensionable earnings.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the employee's payroll records or infotypes may lead to this error, especially if bonuses are mistakenly categorized as pensionable earnings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Payroll Configuration: Check the payroll schema and the configuration settings related to pension calculations. Ensure that the rules for pensionable earnings are correctly defined and that bonuses are excluded as necessary.
  Adjust Employee Records: Review the employee's payroll records and infotypes to ensure that bonuses are not being incorrectly included in the pensionable earnings. If necessary, adjust the entries to reflect only the appropriate earnings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or guidelines specific to your organization’s payroll setup to understand how pension calculations should be handled.
  Testing: After making adjustments, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that pension calculations are processed correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as IT 0008 (Basic Pay), IT 0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions), and IT 0015 (Additional Payments) to understand how they interact with pension calculations.
  Legal Compliance: Ensure that your payroll practices comply with local labor laws and pension regulations, as these can vary significantly by region.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as SAP may provide patches or updates that address specific issues in payroll processing.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR specialist or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.