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

HRPBSDE5Z016 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPBSDE5Z016 - Details

• 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