How To Fix HRPSGB_HER018 - Payroll Results currency conversion on &1 from &2 to &3 (PERNR: &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_HER - HR PS GB Higher Education Messages (USS, HESA etc)

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Payroll Results currency conversion on &1 from &2 to &3 (PERNR: &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_HER018 - Payroll Results currency conversion on &1 from &2 to &3 (PERNR: &4) ?

  The SAP error message HRPSGB_HER018 indicates an issue with payroll results currency conversion in the SAP HR module. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or problem with the currency conversion during the payroll processing for a specific employee (identified by the personnel number PERNR).
  Cause:
  
  Currency Configuration Issues: The error may occur if the currency settings in the system are not properly configured. This includes the absence of a valid exchange rate for the currencies involved.
  Missing Exchange Rates: If the exchange rate between the two currencies (from &2 to &3) is not maintained in the system, the conversion cannot be performed.
  Incorrect Payroll Area Settings: The payroll area may not be set up correctly to handle multiple currencies.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be incorrect data entries in the employee's payroll records that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Exchange Rates: 
  
  Go to the transaction code OB08 to check if the exchange rates between the currencies are maintained correctly. Ensure that the rates are valid for the period in question.
  If the rates are missing, you will need to enter the correct exchange rates.
  
  
  
  Review Currency Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the currency settings in the payroll area and employee master data are correctly configured.
  Check the configuration in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Payroll > Payroll: International > Define Currencies.
  
  
  
  Validate Payroll Area Settings:
  
  Review the payroll area settings to ensure that it supports the currencies being used. This can be done in the IMG under Payroll > Payroll: International > Define Payroll Areas.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Review the employee's master data (infotypes) to ensure that there are no discrepancies or incorrect entries related to currency.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation: 
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run a payroll simulation to check if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB08 (Maintain Exchange Rates)
  PA20 (Display HR Master Data)
  PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and currency conversion.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRPSGB_HER018 error message in SAP.