How To Fix RETJP035 - Total of the Wage per Month after rounding is Initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETJP - Error Messages for Retirement and Rehirement

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Total of the Wage per Month after rounding is Initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETJP035 - Total of the Wage per Month after rounding is Initial ?

  The SAP error message RETJP035, which states "Total of the Wage per Month after rounding is Initial," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to calculate the total wage for an employee for a given month, often due to missing or incorrect data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Wage Type Configuration: The wage types required for payroll processing may not be properly configured or may be missing.
  Incorrect Master Data: Employee master data (such as infotype 0008 for basic pay) may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to no wage being calculated.
  Rounding Issues: If the rounding rules for wage types are not set correctly, it may lead to a situation where the total wage is calculated as zero or remains uninitialized.
  Payroll Period Issues: The payroll period may not be set correctly, or the payroll run may not have been executed properly.
  Absences or Deductions: If there are absences or deductions that are not accounted for, it may lead to a total wage of zero.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration: Ensure that all necessary wage types are configured correctly in the system. This includes checking the wage type characteristics and ensuring they are included in the payroll schema.
  Review Employee Master Data: Verify that the employee's master data is complete and accurate. Check infotype 0008 (Basic Pay) and ensure that the wage type is populated correctly.
  Examine Payroll Results: Look at the payroll results for the employee to see if any wage types are missing or if there are any errors in the calculations.
  Adjust Rounding Rules: Review the rounding rules for the wage types involved. Ensure that they are set up correctly to avoid issues with rounding leading to zero totals.
  Run Payroll Simulation: Perform a payroll simulation to identify any issues before running the actual payroll. This can help pinpoint where the problem lies.
  Check for Absences/Deductions: Ensure that any absences or deductions are correctly entered and accounted for in the payroll processing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation), and PC00_MXX_CEDT (Payroll Results) to investigate and resolve issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on payroll processing and wage type configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.