How To Fix PLA672 - Negative values when compensating/liquidating quota &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLA - Message class for Payroll LAtinamerica

• Message number: 672

• Message text: Negative values when compensating/liquidating quota &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLA672 - Negative values when compensating/liquidating quota &1 ?

  The SAP error message PLA672, which states "Negative values when compensating/liquidating quota &1," typically occurs in the context of quota management in SAP, particularly in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to compensate or liquidate a quota (such as vacation or sick leave) that would result in a negative balance, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Quota Exceedance: The employee is trying to take more leave than they have accrued. For example, if an employee has 5 days of vacation leave but attempts to take 6 days, this will trigger the error.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the quota types or the rules governing how quotas are accrued and liquidated.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entries or adjustments to leave balances that result in negative values can also cause this error.
  Time Evaluation Issues: If the time evaluation process has not been run correctly or if there are inconsistencies in the time data, it may lead to incorrect quota balances.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Quota Balances: Review the employee's quota balances to ensure they are accurate. You can do this by navigating to the relevant infotype (e.g., IT2006 for Absences) and checking the quota details.
  Adjust Leave Requests: If an employee has requested more leave than they have accrued, adjust the leave request to ensure it does not exceed the available quota.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the quota types in the SAP system. Ensure that the rules for accrual and liquidation are set up correctly.
  Run Time Evaluation: If there are discrepancies in the time data, ensure that the time evaluation process is run correctly to update the quota balances.
  Consult with HR: If the issue persists, consult with your HR department or SAP support team to investigate further and resolve any underlying issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check and manage employee quotas.
  Infotypes: Familiarize yourself with relevant infotypes such as IT2006 (Absences) and IT2001 (Absence Quotas) for managing leave and quota data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to quota management and the PLA672 error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on quota management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PLA672 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.