How To Fix HRPBSDEVAVG544 - You can not automatically calculate the KPZ. Please specify manually.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 544

• Message text: You can not automatically calculate the KPZ. Please specify manually.

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to automatically calculate the bonuses for care of a
child according to Section 2 DRModG (Hesse). The bonuses must be defined
manually.

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 HRPBSDEVAVG544 - You can not automatically calculate the KPZ. Please specify manually. ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSDEVAVG544, which states "You can not automatically calculate the KPZ. Please specify manually," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. The KPZ (Korrektur-Personalzeit) is related to time management and payroll calculations.
  Cause:
  This error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not have the necessary configuration to automatically calculate the KPZ. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the payroll schema or time management configuration.
  
  
  Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect data in the employee's time records or master data that prevents the system from performing the automatic calculation.
  
  
  Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may not be set up to handle the KPZ calculation correctly, or the relevant operations may not be included in the schema.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the automatic calculation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the payroll schema and ensure that the KPZ calculation is included and configured correctly.
  Verify the time management settings to ensure they are set up to allow for automatic calculations.
  
  
  
  Review Employee Data:
  
  Check the employee's time data and master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect the calculation.
  Ensure that all relevant time types and absence types are correctly configured and assigned.
  
  
  
  Manual Entry:
  
  If automatic calculation is not possible, you may need to enter the KPZ value manually as suggested by the error message. This can be done in the relevant infotype (e.g., Infotype 2001 for Absences).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring KPZ calculations and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to review and adjust employee data and payroll settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to the KPZ calculation.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in payroll processing are adequately trained on the system and understand how to manage time data and payroll calculations effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.