How To Fix RP367 - Negative amounts are not allowed for deduction wage types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 367

• Message text: Negative amounts are not allowed for deduction wage types

What causes this issue?

The amount of a deduction wage type should be positive in the specific
application. You have entered a negative amount for a deduction wage
type.

How to fix this error?

Check the amounts for the deduction wage types specified. Deduction
wage types are displayed with operation indicator 'A'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP367 - Negative amounts are not allowed for deduction wage types ?

  The SAP error message RP367 "Negative amounts are not allowed for deduction wage types" typically occurs during payroll processing when there is an attempt to process a deduction wage type with a negative amount. This situation can arise in various scenarios, such as when an employee's deductions are incorrectly configured or when there is an error in the payroll calculation.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The wage type for deductions is configured to only accept positive amounts. If a negative amount is being processed, it will trigger this error.
  Payroll Calculation Errors: There may be an issue in the payroll calculation logic that results in a deduction being calculated as a negative value.
  Manual Entry Errors: If payroll data is entered manually, there may be a mistake where a deduction is incorrectly entered as a negative value.
  Retroactive Accounting: In cases of retroactive payroll adjustments, a deduction may inadvertently be calculated as negative due to adjustments in previous periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Wage Type Configuration: Check the configuration of the deduction wage types in the SAP system. Ensure that they are set up correctly to only allow positive amounts.
  
  Transaction Code: V_T512W (Wage Type Characteristics)
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Results: Review the payroll results for the employee in question to identify why a negative deduction amount is being calculated.
  
  Transaction Code: PC_PAYRESULT (Display Payroll Results)
  
  
  
  Adjust Manual Entries: If the error is due to manual data entry, correct the entries to ensure that all deduction amounts are positive.
  
  
  Review Retroactive Accounting: If the error is related to retroactive accounting, analyze the changes made in previous payroll periods and adjust them accordingly to ensure that deductions are calculated correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the wage types and their configurations.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, run a test payroll for the affected employee(s) to ensure that the error does not recur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Type Characteristics: Understanding the characteristics of wage types in SAP is crucial. Deduction wage types typically should not allow negative values, as they represent amounts deducted from an employee's gross pay.
  Payroll Processing: Familiarity with the payroll processing cycle in SAP can help in identifying where the error might be occurring.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling deduction wage types.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP HR consultant or support team for further assistance.