How To Fix RP852 - Automatic generating of bonus deactivated

RP852 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Automatic generating of bonus deactivated

What causes this issue?

You have deactivated automatic generating of the bonus but have
activated a manual override in 'Special rules'.
The manual override is not effective because automatic generating has
been deactivated.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP852 - Automatic generating of bonus deactivated ?

  The SAP error message RP852, which states "Automatic generating of bonus deactivated," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing, particularly when dealing with bonus payments or incentive calculations. This message indicates that the system has not been able to automatically generate a bonus for an employee due to certain settings or configurations.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The automatic generation of bonuses may be deactivated in the payroll configuration settings. This could be due to a specific payroll area or employee group not being set up to allow for automatic bonus calculations.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The employee's master data may not be correctly configured to allow for bonuses. This includes missing or incorrect information in the employee's infotypes related to compensation or bonuses.
  
  
  Payroll Control Record: The payroll control record may not be set up to allow for bonus processing. If the payroll period is not open for bonus calculations, the system will not generate