How To Fix RP289 - You must not specify a basic amount for indicator &

RP289 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 289

• Message text: You must not specify a basic amount for indicator &

What causes this issue?

You have entered an indicator for the non-garnishable base amount
and the fixed base amount. You may not enter a base amount for
this indicator.

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 fixed base amount.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP289 - You must not specify a basic amount for indicator & ?

  The SAP error message RP289, which states "You must not specify a basic amount for indicator &," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing in SAP. This error is related to the configuration of wage types and the way they are used in payroll calculations.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a wage type that is configured to be a "non-basic" wage type is incorrectly assigned a basic amount. In SAP payroll, certain wage types are designated as basic amounts (e.g., regular salary) while others are meant for specific purposes (e.g., bonuses, allowances) and should not have a basic amount associated with them.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SM30 or SM31 and check the configuration of the wage type in question.
  Ensure that the wage type is correctly defined in the V_T512W table (Wage Type Characteristics). Specifically, check the "Basic Amount" indicator