How To Fix PSSC_CONTR028 - An error occurred during gross payment calc. as part of net simulation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_CONTR - Messages for application controller

• Message number: 028

• Message text: An error occurred during gross payment calc. as part of net simulation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_CONTR028 - An error occurred during gross payment calc. as part of net simulation ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_CONTR028 indicates that there was an issue during the gross payment calculation as part of a net simulation in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of payroll processing or financial simulations where gross payments are calculated based on various parameters.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the employee master data, payroll results, or configuration settings.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the payroll schema or calculation rules can lead to errors during the gross payment calculation.
  Missing or Incorrect Infotypes: Required infotypes (e.g., infotype 0008 for basic pay) may be missing or incorrectly maintained for the employee.
  Custom Code Issues: If there are custom enhancements or modifications in the payroll process, they may be causing the error.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user executing the simulation can also lead to errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Review the employee master data and ensure that all required fields are filled correctly. Validate the payroll results for any discrepancies.
  Review Configuration: Check the payroll configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that the payroll schema and calculation rules are correctly set up.
  Validate Infotypes: Ensure that all necessary infotypes for the employee are correctly maintained and that there are no missing entries.
  Debug Custom Code: If there are any custom enhancements, debug the code to identify any issues that may be causing the error.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the net simulation and gross payment calculation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to check employee data, or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to run payroll simulations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to this error message for any known issues or patches that may resolve the problem.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for payroll processing and net simulations to ensure that all steps are being followed correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.