How To Fix HRPSGB160 - No car allowance found for manufacturer &1 and model &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB - HR PS Great Britain

• Message number: 160

• Message text: No car allowance found for manufacturer &1 and model &2

What causes this issue?

There is no entry in table 'HRGPBS: Car Allowance for essential car
users' (T5GPBS_CARALLOW) for car manufacturer <(>&<)>V1& and car
model <(>&<)>V2&..

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?

Please maintain the specified entry in table T5GPBS_CARALLOW. During
creation of infotype 'Company Car' (0442) the amount of the car
allowance can be maintained manually on the infotype input screen.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB160 - No car allowance found for manufacturer &1 and model &2 ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB160 indicates that the system could not find a car allowance for a specific car manufacturer and model. This error typically arises in the context of employee benefits or compensation management, particularly when dealing with car allowances in the SAP HR module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The car allowance configuration for the specified manufacturer and model may not be set up in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The manufacturer and model entered may be incorrect or not match the entries in the configuration table.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues in transferring the car allowance data.
  Updates or Changes: Recent changes in the car allowance policies or updates to the system may have led to the removal or alteration of existing allowances.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the IMG under Personnel Administration or Payroll).
  Ensure that the car allowance for the specified manufacturer and model is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the entries for the manufacturer and model in the transaction or infotype where the error occurred.
  Ensure that the spelling and format match exactly with what is configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Update or Create Allowance:
  
  If the allowance does not exist, create a new entry for the car allowance for the specified manufacturer and model.
  Ensure that all necessary details, such as allowance amount and conditions, are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines related to car allowances in your organization to ensure compliance with policies.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) for configuration.
  Infotypes: Understand the infotypes related to car allowances, such as IT0014 (Recurring Payments/Deductions) or IT0021 (Family Member/Dependents).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to car allowances that may address this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPSGB160 error and ensure that car allowances are correctly configured in your SAP system.