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Message type: E = Error
Message class: HRPBSHU - HR Public sector (H) developments
Message number: 846
Message text: Non-existing preferential multiplier (&1)
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HRPBSHU846
- Non-existing preferential multiplier (&1) ?The SAP error message HRPBSHU846, which states "Non-existing preferential multiplier (&1)," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP Human Resources (HR) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a preferential multiplier that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
Cause:
- Missing Configuration: The preferential multiplier that the system is trying to use has not been set up in the configuration. This could be due to a missing entry in the relevant tables or settings.
- Incorrect Input: The input data for the payroll run may contain an incorrect or invalid multiplier reference.
- Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been recent changes to the configuration, it is possible that the necessary multipliers were not migrated or set up correctly.
Solution:
Check Configuration:
- Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in the SPRO transaction) and verify that the preferential multipliers are defined correctly.
- Ensure that the multiplier referenced in the error message exists in the system.
Review Payroll Data:
- Check the payroll data for the employee or group of employees that triggered the error. Look for any incorrect entries or references to multipliers that do not exist.
- If necessary, correct the data and re-run the payroll process.
Consult Documentation:
- Review the SAP documentation or help files related to payroll configuration to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
Contact Support:
- If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
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