How To Fix HRPBSDE5Z016 - Annual special payment cannot be calculated automatically.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSDE5Z - Public Sector Payroll - Germany

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Annual special payment cannot be calculated automatically.

What causes this issue?

The annual special payment must be calculated on the basis of the
replacement assessment period of November as other assessment periods
are not suitable. However, there are not enough days available in
November. The annual special payment can, therefore, not be calculated
automatically.

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?

If necessary, check and correct the annual special payment.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDE5Z016 - Annual special payment cannot be calculated automatically. ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDE5Z016, which states "Annual special payment cannot be calculated automatically," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to automatically calculate the annual special payment (such as a bonus or other special remuneration) for an employee.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The payroll schema or the specific calculation rules for annual special payments may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: Employee master data may be incomplete or incorrect, such as missing infotypes related to payroll or compensation.
  Payroll Control Record Issues: The payroll control record may not be set up correctly, preventing the calculation from being executed.
  Time Evaluation Issues: If time evaluation is not processed correctly, it may lead to issues in calculating special payments.
  Infotype Data: Missing or incorrect data in relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0014 for recurring payments or infotype 0015 for additional payments) can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the payroll schema and ensure that the rules for calculating annual special payments are correctly defined.
  Verify that the relevant wage types are configured properly in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data for completeness. Ensure that all necessary infotypes are filled out correctly.
  Pay special attention to infotypes related to compensation and payroll (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic pay, infotype 0014 for recurring payments).
  
  
  
  Examine Payroll Control Record:
  
  Ensure that the payroll control record is set up correctly and that the payroll period is open for processing.
  Check if the payroll run has been executed for the relevant period.
  
  
  
  Run Time Evaluation:
  
  If applicable, ensure that time evaluation has been run successfully before processing payroll. This can affect the calculation of special payments.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Enhancements:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll process, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and special payments for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  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 to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Results).
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the issue is resolved and that the annual special payment is calculated correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HCM expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.