How To Fix RP369 - Negative amounts are not allowed for employee/tax wage types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 369

• Message text: Negative amounts are not allowed for employee/tax wage types

What causes this issue?

You have entered a negative amount for an employee tax or contribution
wage type. Negative employee tax or contribution wage types are not
allowed for the specific application.

How to fix this error?

Check the amounts you entered for the employee tax or contribution wage
types.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP369 - Negative amounts are not allowed for employee/tax wage types ?

  The SAP error message RP369 "Negative amounts are not allowed for employee/tax wage types" typically occurs during payroll processing when there is an attempt to process a wage type that is not allowed to have negative values. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to reverse a payment or adjust a wage type that is defined as non-negative.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Wage Type Configuration: The wage type may be configured in such a way that it does not allow negative amounts. This is common for certain tax or employee wage types that should always be positive.
  Payroll Adjustments: If you are trying to make adjustments or corrections to payroll that involve negative amounts for wage types that are not allowed to be negative.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors where a negative value is mistakenly entered for a wage type that should only have positive values.
  Incorrect Payroll Run: Running payroll in a way that inadvertently generates negative amounts for certain wage types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Review Wage Type Configuration: Check the configuration of the wage types in the SAP system. Ensure that the wage types in question are set up correctly and that they are not configured to allow negative amounts if they should not.
  
  Use transaction code PE01 to review and modify wage type characteristics.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the error is due to incorrect data entry, correct the entries in the relevant infotypes (e.g., IT0008 for basic pay) to ensure that no negative amounts are being processed.
  
  
  Adjust Payroll Processing: If you are trying to reverse a payroll run or make adjustments, ensure that you are using the correct procedures for adjustments. You may need to use specific transaction codes or processes designed for corrections.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific rules and configurations for the wage types in your organization.
  
  
  Testing in a Sandbox Environment: If you are unsure about the changes, consider testing in a sandbox environment to see how changes to wage type configurations or payroll processes affect the outcome.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Wage Type Characteristics: Each wage type in SAP has specific characteristics that define how it behaves in payroll processing. Understanding these characteristics is crucial for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on wage type configurations.
  User Exits and BAdIs: In some cases, custom logic may be implemented through user exits or BAdIs that could affect how wage types are processed. Review any custom code that may be impacting payroll calculations.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP Payroll for further assistance.