How To Fix HRPBSDEVAVG475 - Missing entry for reduction 1 of the maintenance amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 475

• Message text: Missing entry for reduction 1 of the maintenance amount

What causes this issue?

The reason for reduction 1 is the maintenance payment. It is mandatory
to enter the reduction for maintenance amount &V1&.

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 numerator and denominator for reduction 1.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG475 - Missing entry for reduction 1 of the maintenance amount ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG475, which states "Missing entry for reduction 1 of the maintenance amount," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or benefits administration within the SAP HR module. This error indicates that there is a missing configuration or data entry related to a specific reduction amount that is expected in the payroll calculation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when the system expects a specific entry for a reduction amount (like a deduction for benefits or taxes) but cannot find it in the relevant tables or configuration settings.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an issue with how the data has been entered for the employee or the payroll period, leading to discrepancies.
  Customizations: If there are custom payroll calculations or enhancements, they may not be correctly configured to handle the reduction amounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in the IMG under Payroll or Benefits).
  Ensure that the reduction amounts are correctly defined and that all necessary entries exist for the specific payroll area and employee group.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Master Data:
  
  Check the employee's master data to ensure that all relevant infotypes (like IT0014 for recurring payments and deductions) are correctly filled out.
  Verify that the employee has the necessary entries for the deductions that are being processed.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  If possible, run a payroll simulation for the affected employee to identify where the error occurs and gather more context about the missing entry.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for any additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and data entries, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PE03 (Maintain Payroll Schema), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to navigate through the system effectively.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRPBSDEVAVG475 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  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 related to the HRPBSDEVAVG475 error message.