How To Fix HRPBSDEVAVG476 - Missing entry for reduction 2 of the maintenance amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 476

• Message text: Missing entry for reduction 2 of the maintenance amount

What causes this issue?

The reason for reduction 2 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 2.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG476 - Missing entry for reduction 2 of the maintenance amount ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG476, which indicates "Missing entry for reduction 2 of the maintenance amount," typically arises in the context of payroll processing or benefits administration within the SAP HR module. This error suggests that there is a missing configuration or data entry related to a specific reduction or deduction in the payroll or benefits calculation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often occurs when the system expects a specific configuration for a reduction (in this case, reduction 2) that has not been defined in the system.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be missing or incorrect entries in the relevant infotypes or tables that are required for the payroll calculation.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the payroll process, they may not be correctly set up to handle the specific reduction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Ensure that the reduction 2 for the maintenance amount is properly defined in the payroll schema or benefits configuration.
  Verify that all necessary infotypes (like IT0014 for recurring payments and deductions) are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Infotypes:
  
  Check the employee's infotypes to ensure that all required data is entered correctly.
  Look specifically at infotypes related to payroll deductions and benefits to ensure that reduction 2 is accounted for.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message. SAP Notes may provide additional insights or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to see if the error persists.
  Ensure that the changes made do not affect other payroll calculations.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and infotypes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific guidance based on your system's configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to HR payroll processing and the specific error message. These notes often contain fixes or workarounds.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  PA30: For maintaining employee master data.
  PC00_MXX_CALC: For payroll calculation.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on payroll processing and deductions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HRPBSDEVAVG476 error message.