How To Fix HRPBSDEVAVG021 - Calculation of special payment from unreduced payments is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSDEVAVG - HR-VADM: Public Sector Pensions Act

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Calculation of special payment from unreduced payments is not supported

What causes this issue?

In infotype 0322 (Pension Payments), the 'Special Calculation' field is
keyed with the value used to calculate the special payment based on
unreduced payments.

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?

Correct the value in infotype 0322 (Pension Payments).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG021 - Calculation of special payment from unreduced payments is not supported ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG021 indicates that there is an issue with the calculation of special payments in the payroll process, specifically when it comes to unreduced payments. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing in SAP HR (Human Resources) when the system encounters a situation that it cannot handle due to configuration or data issues.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The payroll schema or the specific calculation rules for special payments may not be correctly configured. This can happen if the payroll schema does not support the calculation of special payments from unreduced payments.
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in the employee master data or payroll results that prevent the system from calculating the special payment correctly.
  Customizations: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll process, they may not be compatible with the standard calculations for special payments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Payroll Configuration:
  
  Review the payroll schema and ensure that it is configured to handle special payments correctly. This may involve checking the relevant processing classes and rules.
  Ensure that the calculation rules for special payments are correctly defined in the schema.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect payroll calculations.
  Ensure that the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0008 for basic pay, IT0014 for recurring payments and deductions) are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the SAP debugging tools, you can analyze the payroll run to identify where the error occurs. This may provide insights into what specific data or configuration is causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to payroll processing and special payments. There may be specific notes or guidelines provided by SAP that address this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may have additional insights or patches that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on handling special payments in payroll.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed. Other users may have encountered the same error and can share their solutions.
  Testing: After making any changes, conduct thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.