How To Fix HRPSGB_ABS020 - Valuation rule is required, if Non-Payment days are specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ABS -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Valuation rule is required, if Non-Payment days are specified

What causes this issue?

You have entered a Period Work Schedule Rule to specify Qualifying and
Non-qualifying days for 'payment'. However you have not entered an
Valuation Rule to 'handle' the 'Non-qualifying' days, which is
mandatory for Absence Evaluation Scheme processing.

System Response

Without a Valuation Rule ALL fields must be blank as well. All fields
are not blank, so report an error.

How to fix this error?

Either enter a Valuation Rule or blank out ALL the fields. If the
correct Valuation Rule is NOT available to be used here, then the
customising of the Valuation Rule Groupings (T5GPBS27) must be changed.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_ABS020 - Valuation rule is required, if Non-Payment days are specified ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_ABS020 indicates that a valuation rule is required when non-payment days are specified in the system. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing, particularly in the UK payroll module, where non-payment days (such as unpaid leave or absence) are involved.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a valuation rule to determine how to handle the absence days that are not paid. When you specify non-payment days, the system needs to know how to calculate the value of those days in relation to the employee's pay. If a valuation rule is not defined or is missing, the system cannot proceed with the payroll calculation, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRPSGB_ABS020 error, you need to ensure that a valuation rule is defined for the relevant absence types. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Valuation Rule Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO > IMG > Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll UK > Absences > Define Valuation Rules for Absences.
  
  
  
  Define or Check Valuation Rules:
  
  In the valuation rules configuration, check if there is a valuation rule defined for the absence types that involve non-payment days.
  If a rule does not exist, you will need to create a new valuation rule that specifies how to handle the calculation for non-payment days.
  
  
  
  Assign the Valuation Rule:
  
  Once the valuation rule is created, ensure that it is assigned to the relevant absence types in the system.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, run a test payroll to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the payroll calculations are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Absence Types: Understand the different absence types in your organization and how they are configured in SAP. Each absence type may require specific valuation rules.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on configuring valuation rules and handling payroll processing.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPSGB_ABS020 error and ensure that your payroll processing can handle non-payment days correctly.