How To Fix HRPBSSA202 - Overtime payment and mandate allowance cannot be paid at same time.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSSA -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Overtime payment and mandate allowance cannot be paid at same time.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSSA202 - Overtime payment and mandate allowance cannot be paid at same time. ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSSA202 indicates that there is a conflict in the payroll processing where both overtime payments and mandate allowances are being processed for the same employee at the same time. This situation typically arises in the context of payroll calculations in SAP HR (Human Resources) when certain conditions are not met or when the configuration does not allow for both types of payments to be processed simultaneously.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The payroll configuration may not allow for both overtime payments and mandate allowances to be processed together. This could be due to specific rules set in the payroll schema or in the wage type configuration.
  Wage Type Assignment: The wage types for overtime and mandate allowances may be incorrectly assigned or configured in a way that they conflict with each other.
  Employee Master Data: There may be issues with the employee's master data that lead to this conflict, such as incorrect infotype records or missing information.
  Payroll Schema: The payroll schema may have specific rules that prevent the simultaneous processing of these two types of payments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the payroll configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the wage types for overtime and mandate allowances are correctly configured and that there are no conflicting rules in the payroll schema.
  Wage Type Analysis: Analyze the wage types involved in the payroll run. Make sure that they are set up correctly and that they do not have any conflicting characteristics.
  Employee Data Check: Review the employee's master data, particularly the infotypes related to payroll (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic pay, infotype 0014 for recurring payments and deductions). Ensure that there are no inconsistencies or missing data.
  Modify Payroll Schema: If necessary, modify the payroll schema to allow for the simultaneous processing of both payments, if that is a valid business requirement.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP HR functional consultant for specific guidance on how to resolve this error based on your organization's configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuration best practices.
  Testing: After making changes, perform thorough testing in a development or quality assurance environment to ensure that the changes resolve the issue without introducing new problems.
  User Training: Ensure that payroll administrators and HR personnel are trained on the implications of processing overtime and mandate allowances to avoid future conflicts.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a qualified SAP consultant for further assistance.