How To Fix HRPBSDEVAVG097 - Enter a value for "No. Children SA Cap" or "Special Amt for Children"

HRPBSDEVAVG097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Enter a value for "No. Children SA Cap" or "Special Amt for Children"

What causes this issue?

You can enter either the number of children for the maximum special
amount or the special amount for children. However, you cannot enter
values in both fields simultaneously.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG097 - Enter a value for "No. Children SA Cap" or "Special Amt for Children" ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG097 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or employee benefits management within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that a required field related to child benefits or allowances has not been filled out. Specifically, it refers to the fields "No. Children SA Cap" (Number of Children for Special Allowance Cap) or "Special Amt for Children" (Special Amount for Children).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error is triggered when the payroll or benefits processing requires information about the number of children or a special amount allocated for children, but these fields are left blank.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the infotype that handles child-related benefits.
  Incorrect Infotype: The relevant infotype (e.g., IT 0021 for Family/Dependents) may not have been properly maintained for the employee in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Values:
  
  Navigate to the employee's record in the SAP system.
  Access the relevant infotype (usually