How To Fix PSSC_NET026 - Net calculation of NCU &2 failed (payment family &3 does not exist)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_NET - Net Calculation

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Net calculation of NCU &2 failed (payment family &3 does not exist)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_NET026 - Net calculation of NCU &2 failed (payment family &3 does not exist) ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_NET026 indicates that there is an issue with the net calculation for a specific payment family in the context of the Net Calculation Utility (NCU). The error message specifically states that the payment family referenced does not exist, which can lead to failures in processing payments or calculations related to payroll or financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Payment Family: The payment family specified in the error message (&3) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or a typo in the payment family identifier.
  Configuration Issues: The payment family may not have been properly configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the payment family, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the payment family data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Payment Family: Check the payment family identifier (&3) in the error message to ensure it is correct. Look for any typos or incorrect entries.
  Check Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and verify that the payment family is correctly defined and active.
  Create or Reactivate Payment Family: If the payment family does not exist, you may need to create it. If it has been deactivated, you may need to reactivate it.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to ensure that all necessary data is present and correct.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access the payment family data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring payment families and resolving related errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), or SE16 (for table data viewing) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PSSC_NET026 error in your SAP system.