How To Fix HRPBSSA060 - Specify a multiplication factor or a maximum penalty amount

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSSA -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Specify a multiplication factor or a maximum penalty amount

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSSA060 - Specify a multiplication factor or a maximum penalty amount ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSSA060 typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with the configuration of wage types or deductions in the SAP HR module. This error indicates that a multiplication factor or a maximum penalty amount has not been specified where it is required.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The wage type or deduction configuration may not have the necessary parameters set, such as a multiplication factor or a maximum penalty amount.
  Incorrect Input: The payroll run may be attempting to process a wage type that requires these parameters, but they have not been defined in the system.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll processing logic, they may not be handling the required parameters correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance) or V_T512W (Wage Type Characteristics).
  Find the relevant wage type that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the multiplication factor and maximum penalty amount are specified correctly in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Schema:
  
  Check the payroll schema (transaction code PE01) to see if the wage type is being processed correctly.
  Ensure that the relevant operations are defined to handle the multiplication factor and maximum penalty amount.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Data:
  
  Review the input data for the payroll run to ensure that all necessary fields are populated correctly.
  Check if there are any missing entries in the infotypes related to the employee's payroll data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the wage type and its required parameters.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: PE01 (Wage Type Maintenance), PE02 (Wage Type Characteristics), and PE04 (Payroll Schema).
  Infotypes: Check relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0008 for Basic Pay) to ensure that all necessary data is entered.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes related to payroll configuration may provide additional insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPBSSA060 error in your SAP system.