How To Fix HRPBSUS283 - A suggested return amount of &1 will be applied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPBSUS - Message Class For Public Sector(USA)

• Message number: 283

• Message text: A suggested return amount of &1 will be applied

What causes this issue?

The system issues this message in either of the following cases:
The system has determined that the total amount of leave that this
employee withdrew from the absence pool or received as a donation is
less than the amount of leave entered.
The system has determined that the absence quota itself is less than the
amount of leave entered.
In either of these cases, only the smaller amount of leave must be
returned.

System Response

The system returns a suggested amount of &V1&.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPBSUS283 - A suggested return amount of &1 will be applied ?

  The SAP error message HRPBSUS283 typically relates to payroll processing in the SAP Human Resources module, specifically within the context of the US payroll system. This message indicates that a suggested return amount has been calculated for an employee, which may be due to various reasons such as overpayment, adjustments, or corrections in payroll.
  Cause:
  
  Overpayment: The employee may have been overpaid in a previous payroll run, and the system is suggesting a return amount to correct this.
  Adjustments: There may have been adjustments made to the employee's payroll data that necessitate a return of funds.
  Corrections: Errors in previous payroll calculations that need to be rectified may lead to a suggested return amount.
  Tax Adjustments: Changes in tax calculations or deductions that affect the net pay.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Payroll Data: Check the employee's payroll records to identify the reason for the suggested return amount. Look for any discrepancies or adjustments that may have been made.
  Validate Adjustments: Ensure that any adjustments made to the payroll are valid and correctly calculated.
  Consult Payroll Reports: Use payroll reports to analyze the employee's payment history and identify any overpayments or errors.
  Communicate with Employee: If necessary, inform the employee about the suggested return amount and the reasons behind it.
  Process the Return: If the return amount is valid, follow the appropriate procedures to process the return in the payroll system.
  Configuration Check: Ensure that the payroll configuration settings are correct and that there are no issues with the payroll schema or rules that could lead to incorrect calculations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for specific error messages.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP HR documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and handling adjustments.
  Support: If the issue persists or if you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRPBSUS283 message and take appropriate action to resolve it.