How To Fix HRPBSDEVAVG031 - Wage type for manual pension payment incorrect for special calc. value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Wage type for manual pension payment incorrect for special calc. value

What causes this issue?

You have specified a wage type as manual pension payment. However, the
'Special Calculation' field is not set correctly.

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?

Enter a value for manual pension payments in the 'Special Calculation'
field (infotype 0322).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG031 - Wage type for manual pension payment incorrect for special calc. value ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG031, which indicates that the wage type for a manual pension payment is incorrect for a special calculation value, typically arises in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error can occur when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the wage types used for pension payments.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Wage Type Configuration: The wage type assigned for manual pension payments may not be set up correctly in the system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the wage type configuration.
  Special Calculation Value Issues: The special calculation value associated with the wage type may not be defined or may not correspond to the expected values for pension payments.
  Master Data Issues: Employee master data or payroll data may have inconsistencies or errors that lead to this message being triggered.
  Customizations or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the payroll process, they may not be handling the wage types correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and check the configuration for the wage type in the relevant tables (e.g., T512W for wage types).
  Ensure that the wage type is correctly defined for manual pension payments and that it is linked to the appropriate calculation rules.
  
  
  
  Review Special Calculation Values:
  
  Verify the special calculation values associated with the wage type. Ensure that they are correctly defined in the system and that they match the expected values for pension payments.
  
  
  
  Validate Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee master data for any inconsistencies. Ensure that the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0014 for recurring payments and deductions) are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Test Payroll Simulation:
  
  Run a payroll simulation for the affected employee(s) to identify if the error persists. This can help in pinpointing the exact cause of the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific wage type and pension payments to ensure compliance with any recent changes or updates.
  
  
  
  Engage SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and SM30/SM31 (Table Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HR payroll and wage types, as they may contain fixes or additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP HCM documentation for detailed information on wage types, special calculation values, and payroll processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPBSDEVAVG031 error message.