How To Fix HRPBSDEVAVG194 - Enter an amount for the special payment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Enter an amount for the special payment

What causes this issue?

You have entered an amount in the "Spec. Paymt w/o Diff" field without
specifying an amount in the "Special Payment" field.

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 the relevant amount in the "Special Payment" field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG194 - Enter an amount for the special payment ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG194, which states "Enter an amount for the special payment," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that a required amount for a special payment (such as bonuses, overtime, or other additional payments) has not been entered in the relevant payroll infotype or screen.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Amount: The most common cause is that the user has not entered an amount for the special payment in the payroll infotype (e.g., Infotype 0015 for additional payments).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll schema or the specific wage types related to special payments.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the amount or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Infotype Entries:
  
  Navigate to the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 0015) for the employee in question.
  Ensure that the amount for the special payment is entered correctly.
  If the payment is supposed to be a one-time payment, ensure that the validity period is set correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payroll schema to ensure that the wage types for special payments are set up correctly.
  Verify that the wage types are active and correctly linked to the payroll process.
  
  
  
  Re-run Payroll:
  
  After entering the required amount, re-run the payroll process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling special payments and related infotypes.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users responsible for payroll processing are trained on how to enter special payments correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as Infotype 0015 (Additional Payments) and Infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) as they are crucial for payroll processing.
  Wage Types: Understand the wage types associated with special payments and how they are configured in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing amount and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the HRPBSDEVAVG194 error effectively.