HRWPC_PCR055 - Employment percentage negative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRWPC_PCR - Messages for Personal Change Request

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Employment percentage negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRWPC_PCR055 - Employment percentage negative ?

  The SAP error message HRWPC_PCR055, which indicates "Employment percentage negative," typically arises in the context of payroll processing or personnel administration within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error suggests that the employment percentage for an employee is set to a negative value, which is not valid in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The employment percentage may have been incorrectly entered or updated in the employee's master data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been errors in the data transfer that resulted in negative values.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll or personnel administration settings that allow for invalid values.
  Calculation Errors: If there are custom calculations or rules in place, they may be incorrectly calculating the employment percentage.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data: 
  
  Navigate to the employee's master data (using transaction codes like PA30) and verify the employment percentage field. Ensure that it is set to a valid positive value.
  
  
  
  Review Payroll Results: 
  
  If the error occurs during payroll processing, review the payroll results for the employee to identify any discrepancies in the employment percentage.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: 
  
  If you find a negative value, correct it to a valid positive percentage (e.g., 100% for full-time, 50% for part-time).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Review the configuration settings in the HCM module to ensure that there are no settings that could lead to negative employment percentages.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: 
  
  Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the employee data to identify and rectify any anomalies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA40 (Personnel Actions), and PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for HRWPC_PCR055 in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to employee data.
  Testing: After making corrections, it is advisable to run a test payroll to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no further errors occur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the HRWPC_PCR055 error and implement a solution to resolve it.