How To Fix RP287 - You must not specify earned income for procedure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 287

• Message text: You must not specify earned income for procedure &

What causes this issue?

You have specified the calculation procedure and the income.
You may not enter an income for the specified procedure.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Please change the procedure or delete the income.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP287 - You must not specify earned income for procedure & ?

  The SAP error message RP287 ("You must not specify earned income for procedure &") typically occurs in the context of payroll processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or data entry related to earned income in the payroll procedure.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The payroll procedure may be incorrectly configured to allow earned income entries when it should not.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an attempt to enter earned income in a context where it is not allowed, such as for certain employee types or payroll periods.
  Payroll Schema Issues: The payroll schema may not be set up to handle earned income correctly for the specified procedure.
  Incompatibility with Payroll Type: The payroll type or the specific payroll run may not support earned income entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Payroll Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the payroll procedure in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings for earned income are appropriate for the specific payroll type and employee group.
  Verify that the payroll schema does not include any rules that conflict with the earned income entries.
  
  
  
  Check Employee Master Data:
  
  Review the employee master data to ensure that the employee is set up correctly for the payroll procedure being used. Look for any inconsistencies that might lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Schema:
  
  If necessary, modify the payroll schema to either allow or disallow earned income entries based on the business requirements. This may involve consulting with a payroll expert or SAP consultant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the payroll procedure in question. This can provide insights into the expected configuration and usage.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test payroll run to ensure that the error does not occur again and that the payroll calculations are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide updates and patches that could resolve the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or customizations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.