How To Fix HRPSGB_ME202 - Calculate first non-primary contract &2 for primary contract &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPSGB_ME - Multiple Employment Errors & Warnings

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Calculate first non-primary contract &2 for primary contract &1

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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the preceding pay day is payrolled.
contracts with the pay days earlier in time as soon as the primary of
Between the pay days a payroll result must be always available for the
has to be payrolled before.
the other Mid Month contract is defined as a non-primary contract and
month contracts in the list of Infotype 0121. The consequence is that
payroll. This is simply done by taking the first contract of the mid
payroll. Thus a primary contract has to be defined in the Mid Month
calculated already on 10th hand paid in advance before the End of Month
are 10th and 24th of the month. For the Mid Month Payroll NI has to be
Month Payroll, the other two to an End of Month payroll. The pay days
example. An employee holds 4 contracts. Two of them belong to a Mid
of different pay days. This can be illustrated by the following
The definition of the primary contract becomes more complicated in case
0121 Infotype.
contract is defined simply by the relevant field on RefPerNo Priority
If all linked personnel numbers have the same pay day the non-primary
error message is displayed.
to be payrolled first. If the non-primary contract is not payrolled the
If a primary contract is processed the linked non-primary contract has

What causes this issue?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPSGB_ME202 - Calculate first non-primary contract &2 for primary contract &1 ?

  The SAP error message "HRPSGB_ME202 Calculate first non-primary contract &2 for primary contract &1" typically occurs in the context of HR (Human Resources) and payroll processing, particularly when dealing with employee contracts in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the calculation of a non-primary contract associated with a primary contract for an employee.
  Cause:
  
  Contract Configuration: The primary contract may not be properly configured, or the non-primary contract may not be linked correctly to the primary contract.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the employee's master data, such as contract details, pay scale, or other relevant information.
  Payroll Processing Issues: The payroll run may not have been executed correctly, or there may be inconsistencies in the payroll results.
  Infotype Errors: There could be issues with the relevant infotypes (e.g., infotype 0001 for organizational assignment, infotype 0002 for personal data) that are not set up correctly for the employee.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Contract Configuration: Review the configuration of both the primary and non-primary contracts in the system. Ensure that they are correctly linked and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  Review Employee Master Data: Go to the employee's master data and check for any missing or incorrect information. Pay special attention to the infotypes related to contracts and payroll.
  Run Payroll Simulation: If applicable, run a payroll simulation to identify any discrepancies or issues that may be causing the error.
  Check Infotypes: Verify that the relevant infotypes are correctly maintained. Ensure that the employee has the necessary records for both primary and non-primary contracts.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and maintain employee records.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes, such as:
  
  Infotype 0001: Organizational Assignment
  Infotype 0002: Personal Data
  Infotype 0006: Addresses
  Infotype 0016: Contract Elements
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HR payroll processing and contract management for any known issues or updates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message HRPSGB_ME202.