How To Fix HRPBSDEVAVG122 - Reduced age pay scale has a value less than 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Reduced age pay scale has a value less than 0

What causes this issue?

The age pay scale for the pay scale group was reduced to a value less
than 0.

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?

Change the infotype 'Sect. 53 Imputation to Pension (ER)'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG122 - Reduced age pay scale has a value less than 0 ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG122, which states "Reduced age pay scale has a value less than 0," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the pay scale related to age reductions, which may be affecting the payroll calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The reduced age pay scale may have been incorrectly configured in the system, leading to a negative value.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entries in the employee master data or in the pay scale structure.
  Calculation Issues: The payroll calculation logic may be incorrectly set up, leading to unexpected results in the pay scale values.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the payroll process, they may inadvertently cause this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pay Scale Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Verify the settings for the reduced age pay scale and ensure that all values are correctly defined and do not result in negative values.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee records to ensure that all relevant fields (such as age, pay scale type, and other related fields) are correctly populated.
  Look for any anomalies or incorrect entries that could lead to negative calculations.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Perform a payroll simulation for the affected employees to identify where the error occurs.
  This can help pinpoint whether the issue is with specific employee data or a broader configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Engage Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  Testing: After making changes, always test in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the HRPBSDEVAVG122 error in your SAP system.