How To Fix HRSEN00052 - The result of the cumulation is negative (check conversion rule)

HRSEN00052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSEN00 - Calculation of Time Specifications

• Message number: 052

• Message text: The result of the cumulation is negative (check conversion rule)

What causes this issue?

This message occurs in the calculation of time specifications.
A <DS:DE.PSEN_CRULE>conversion rule</> is assigned to the
<DS:DE.PSEN_PROCE>calculation process</>. During the evaluation of a
valuation model using this conversion rule, the cumulation has generated
a negative result.

System Response

The system cannot evaluate the valuation model.

How to fix this error?

Check the assigned conversion rule. Check the documentation to see
whether the use of this conversion rule is restricted.
If necessary, contact the SAP Hotline.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRSEN00052 - Details

• The SAP error message HRSEN00052, which states "The result of the cumulation is negative (check conversion rule)," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when dealing with cumulative wage types in SAP HR (Human Resources). This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where the cumulative value for a wage type is negative, which is not permissible according to the defined conversion rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Negative Cumulative Values: The most common cause of this error is that the cumulative value for a wage type has been calculated to be negative. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect payroll results from previous periods.
  Manual adjustments or corrections that have led to a negative cumulative value.
  Incorrect configuration of wage types or conversion rules.
  
  
  
  Conversion Rules: The conversion rules defined for the wage type may not allow for negative values. If the rules are set up to only allow positive values, any