How To Fix HRPSGB164 - No car allowance entered for essential user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB - HR PS Great Britain

• Message number: 164

• Message text: No car allowance entered for essential user

What causes this issue?

The car allowance is a mandatory field, but:
,, - there is no default entry for the car allowance defined in table
'HRGPBS: Car Allowance for essential car ,, users' (T5GPBS_CARALLOW)
for the car manufacturer and the car model;
,,- there was no amount entered manually.

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 table T5GPBS_CARALLOW for the corresponding car
manufacturer and car model or enter an amount in field 'Car allowance'
manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB164 - No car allowance entered for essential user ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB164, which states "No car allowance entered for essential user," typically occurs in the context of HR and payroll processing within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with employee benefits and allowances.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  An employee is classified as an "essential user" but does not have a car allowance defined in their employee master data or in the relevant payroll configuration.
  The system is attempting to process payroll or benefits for an employee who is supposed to receive a car allowance, but the necessary data has not been entered or configured correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Go to the employee's master data in the SAP system (transaction code PA30).
  Verify if the car allowance is correctly entered in the relevant infotype (usually Infotype 0015 - Additional Payments or Infotype 0024 - Car Allowance).
  If it is missing, you will need to enter the appropriate car allowance details.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the payroll configuration for car allowances is set up correctly in the system.
  Check the relevant wage types and ensure that they are correctly assigned to the essential user category.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR/Payroll Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct values or configurations, consult with your HR or payroll team to ensure that the allowances are set up according to company policy.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the car allowance is processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made for future reference and to assist others who may encounter the same issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant infotypes related to allowances and payments in SAP HR.
  Wage Types: Understand the wage types associated with car allowances and how they are configured in the payroll schema.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes or updates related to this error message, as there may be patches or additional guidance provided by SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or consult with a technical expert who specializes in SAP HR configurations.