How To Fix HRSPQQA010 - &1 should not be negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRSPQQA - Salary packaging

• Message number: 010

• Message text: &1 should not be negative

What causes this issue?

The list price for the employee's company car model has not been
maintained in the system. Note: The list price is used as the basis for
calculating the taxable fringe benefit amount of the company car.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator to customize the entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

Maintain the list price of the company car in the <LS>Car factory
definition table </>(VC_T51C1).
Note: Company car customizing steps are in the IMG: <LS>Payroll South
Africa -> Fringe Benefits -> Company car </>and<LS> </>also<LS> </>in
<LS> </> the IMG: <LS>Personnel Administration -> Payroll Data ->
Company car</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRSPQQA010 - &1 should not be negative ?

  The SAP error message HRSPQQA010 typically indicates that a certain value, which is expected to be non-negative, has been found to be negative in the context of HR (Human Resources) or payroll processing. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when processing payroll, managing employee data, or during time evaluation.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Values in Payroll Components: The error often arises when a payroll component (like deductions, allowances, or other monetary values) is calculated to be negative, which is not allowed in the context of the specific operation being performed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of wage types, infotypes, or payroll schemas that allows for negative values where they should not be.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to negative values being entered in fields that should only contain positive values.
  Time Evaluation Issues: If time evaluation results in negative hours or amounts due to incorrect time data, this can trigger the error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Payroll Components: Check the specific payroll components involved in the calculation. Ensure that all values are correctly configured and that no negative values are being generated.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of wage types and payroll schemas to ensure that they are set up correctly to prevent negative values. This includes checking the rules for deductions and allowances.
  Data Validation: Validate the data entered for employees, especially in infotypes related to payroll and time management. Correct any negative values found.
  Run Time Evaluation: If the error is related to time evaluation, ensure that the time data is accurate and re-run the time evaluation process to see if the issue persists.
  Debugging: If the issue is not easily identifiable, consider using debugging tools in SAP to trace the calculation process and identify where the negative value is being generated.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to HR and payroll processing for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for payroll processing and configuration to ensure compliance with best practices.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRSPQQA010 error and implement a solution to resolve it.