How To Fix WS260 - Net/gross values are not compatible with entry category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WS - Supplier Billing Document

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Net/gross values are not compatible with entry category &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WS260 - Net/gross values are not compatible with entry category &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WS260 - Net/gross values are not compatible with entry category &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during payroll processing when the net or gross wage values entered or calculated do not align with the expected values for the specified entry category in the payroll schema or wage type configuration.
  
  Entry category refers to the classification of wage types or payroll entries (e.g., gross wages, deductions, net wages).
  The system expects certain relationships between net and gross values depending on the entry category.
  If the net value is greater than the gross value or if the values contradict the rules defined for that entry category, the system throws this error.
  This can happen due to incorrect wage type configuration, incorrect manual entries, or inconsistencies in the payroll schema or PCR (Personnel Calculation Rule).
  
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Manual wage type entry where net amount exceeds gross amount.
  Incorrect wage type or entry category assignment in the payroll schema.
  Incorrect or missing configuration in wage type valuation or cumulation classes.
  Errors in PCR logic that calculate or modify net/gross values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Entry Category:
  
  Identify the entry category (&1) mentioned in the error message.
  Verify the expected net/gross relationship for this entry category.
  
  
  
  Review Wage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ? Payroll ? Wage Types ? Define Wage Types.
  Check the wage type's entry category and ensure it is correctly assigned.
  Verify the cumulation classes and valuation rules for the wage type.
  
  
  
  Check Payroll Schema and PCR:
  
  Review the payroll schema and PCRs that process the wage types.
  Ensure that the logic does not produce net values greater than gross values for the given entry category.
  Adjust the PCR logic if necessary to maintain consistency.
  
  
  
  Validate Manual Entries:
  
  If manual wage type entries are made (e.g., in PA30 or during off-cycle payroll), ensure that net and gross values are consistent.
  Correct any manual entries that violate the net/gross relationship.
  
  
  
  Run Payroll Simulation:
  
  Use transaction PC00_MXX_CALC_SIMU (where XX is country code) to simulate payroll and identify where the inconsistency arises.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes for your country version or payroll component that might address known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Entry Category: Defines how wage types are processed in payroll (e.g., gross wages, deductions, net wages).
  Wage Types: Each wage type has attributes that define how it behaves in payroll, including entry category, cumulation class, and valuation rules.
  Payroll Schema: The sequence of operations and rules that process payroll.
  PCR (Personnel Calculation Rule): Custom or standard rules that calculate wage types and their values.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA30 - Maintain HR Master Data (for wage type entries)
  PE51 - Payroll Schema Editor
  PE02 - PCR Editor
  PC00_MXX_CALC_SIMU - Payroll Simulation
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The WS260 error indicates a mismatch between net and gross values for a specific entry category during payroll processing. To resolve it, verify wage type configurations, payroll schema logic, and manual entries to ensure net values do not exceed gross values and comply with the rules for the entry category.
  
  If you provide the specific entry category or wage type involved, I can help you with more targeted advice.