How To Fix HRSFEC_COMPENSAT017 - Pay Components in both Pay Compensation and Deduction Info mapped to &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSFEC_COMPENSAT - Message Class for Compensation

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Pay Components in both Pay Compensation and Deduction Info mapped to &3

What causes this issue?

It is not permitted to have pay components in both Pay Compensation
Recurring and Recurring Deduction Information mapped to same wage type
&V3& in infotype 0014. This results in ambiguity regarding amounts and
validity periods.

System Response

System found that pay components &V1& from Pay Compensation Recurring
and &V2& from Recurring Deduction are both mapped to same wage type &V3&
for infotype 0014 in Employee Central Payroll.

How to fix this error?

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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSFEC_COMPENSAT017 - Pay Components in both Pay Compensation and Deduction Info mapped to &3 ?

  The SAP error message HRSFEC_COMPENSAT017 typically indicates that there is a conflict or issue with the mapping of pay components in the context of compensation and deduction information. This error arises when both a pay component for compensation and a pay component for deductions are mapped to the same identifier (denoted as &3 in the error message).
  Cause:
  
  Mapping Conflict: The primary cause of this error is that the same pay component is being used for both compensation and deduction purposes, which is not allowed in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system regarding how pay components are defined and mapped.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual errors during data entry or configuration can lead to this conflict.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Pay Component Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the pay components in the SAP system. Ensure that each pay component is uniquely defined for either compensation or deduction, but not both.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the Payroll or Compensation Management module) and verify the mappings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Mappings:
  
  If you find that a pay component is incorrectly mapped to both compensation and deduction, you will need to adjust the mappings. This may involve:
  
  Changing the mapping of one of the components to a different identifier.
  Creating a new pay component if necessary to separate the functions.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines for configuring pay components to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the compensation and deduction processes function correctly.
  
  
  
  Seek Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring pay components.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to payroll and compensation management, such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  PA30: For maintaining employee master data.
  
  
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.