How To Fix PSSC_NET188 - Net calculation not executed; NCD has invalid data format

PSSC_NET188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_NET - Net Calculation

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Net calculation not executed; NCD has invalid data format

What causes this issue?

The net recalculation is called for
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with an invalid data format.

System Response

The system does not execute the net recalculation.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check for further messages that describe the detailed errors.
Check if the problem has been caused by a customer-specific adjustment.
If this is not the case, contact SAP.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_NET188 - Net calculation not executed; NCD has invalid data format ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_NET188 indicates that a net calculation was not executed due to invalid data format in the Net Calculation Data (NCD). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Payroll or Time Management modules, where net calculations are performed to determine employee compensation after deductions and taxes.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid Data Format: The data being processed does not conform to the expected format. This could be due to incorrect data types, missing fields, or improperly formatted values in the NCD.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the payroll or time management settings that lead to incorrect data being passed to the net calculation.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or corruption in the underlying data that the net calculation relies on.
  Custom Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the payroll process, they might be causing the